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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.26, 662.05 and 148.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.26, 662.05 and 148.85 is: 223.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.26 : 662.05 = 148.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.26/662.05 = 148.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.26x = 662.05 × 148.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.26x = 98,548.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,548.81/441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.33

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