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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 222 and 61.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 222 and 61.40 is: 92.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 222 = 61.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/222 = 61.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 222 × 61.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 13,630.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,630.80/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.04

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