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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 221.85 and 122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 221.85 and 122.67 is: 183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 221.85 = 122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/221.85 = 122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 221.85 × 122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 27,214.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,214.34/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.83

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