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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.19, 684.32 and 148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.19, 684.32 and 148.25 is: 222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.19 : 684.32 = 148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.19/684.32 = 148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.19x = 684.32 × 148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.19x = 101,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,451.41/456.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.39

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