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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.44, 710.22 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.44, 710.22 and 148.84 is: 223.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.44 : 710.22 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.44/710.22 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.44x = 710.22 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.44x = 105,709.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,709.14/473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.28

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