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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.05, 221.82 and 66.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.05, 221.82 and 66.92 is: 100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.05 : 221.82 = 66.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.05/221.82 = 66.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.05x = 221.82 × 66.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.05x = 14,843.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,843.09/148.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.26

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