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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.22, 149.40 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.22, 149.40 and 66.81 is: 92.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.22 : 149.40 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.22/149.40 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.22x = 149.40 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.22x = 9,981.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,981.08/108.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.23

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