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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 204.18 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 204.18 and 106.74 is: 147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 204.18 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/204.18 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 204.18 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 21,794.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,794.17/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.22

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