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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.01, 222 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.01, 222 and 126.48 is: 189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.01 : 222 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.01/222 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.01x = 222 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.01x = 28,078.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,078.56/148.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.71

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