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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.11, 222.71 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.11, 222.71 and 136.23 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.11 : 222.71 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.11/222.71 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.11x = 222.71 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.11x = 30,339.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,339.10/148.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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