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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.02, 222.23 and 94.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.02, 222.23 and 94.15 is: 141.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.02 : 222.23 = 94.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.02/222.23 = 94.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.02x = 222.23 × 94.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.02x = 20,922.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,922.95/148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.35

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