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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.02, 222 and 70.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.02, 222 and 70.91 is: 106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.02 : 222 = 70.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.02/222 = 70.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.02x = 222 × 70.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.02x = 15,740.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,740.91/148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.34

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