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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.06, 204.15 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.06, 204.15 and 106.62 is: 147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.06 : 204.15 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.06/204.15 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.06x = 204.15 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.06x = 21,766.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,766.47/148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.01

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