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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.07, 222.19 and 56.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.07, 222.19 and 56.83 is: 85.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.07 : 222.19 = 56.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.07/222.19 = 56.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.07x = 222.19 × 56.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.07x = 12,626.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,626.36/148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.27

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