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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.13, 204.44 and 89.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.13, 204.44 and 89.90 is: 124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.13 : 204.44 = 89.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.13/204.44 = 89.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.13x = 204.44 × 89.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.13x = 18,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,377.68/148.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.07

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