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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.86, 667.15 and 148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.86, 667.15 and 148.29 is: 222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.86 : 667.15 = 148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.86/667.15 = 148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.86x = 667.15 × 148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.86x = 98,932.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,932.41/444.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.39

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