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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.11, 222.04 and 102.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.11, 222.04 and 102.55 is: 153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.11 : 222.04 = 102.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.11/222.04 = 102.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.11x = 222.04 × 102.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.11x = 22,768.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,768.84/148.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.73

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