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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.06, 222 and 71.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.06, 222 and 71.05 is: 106.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.06 : 222 = 71.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.06/222 = 71.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.06x = 222 × 71.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.06x = 15,773.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,773.10/148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.53

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