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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.39, 662.12 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.39, 662.12 and 148.82 is: 223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.39 : 662.12 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.39/662.12 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.39x = 662.12 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.39x = 98,536.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,536.70/441.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.24

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