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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 222 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 222 and 94 is: 141

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 222 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/222 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 222 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 20,868
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,868/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141

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