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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.03, 221.91 and 70.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.03, 221.91 and 70.93 is: 106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.03 : 221.91 = 70.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.03/221.91 = 70.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.03x = 221.91 × 70.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.03x = 15,739.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,739.44/148.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.33

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