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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.18, 222.22 and 76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.18, 222.22 and 76 is: 113.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.18 : 222.22 = 76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.18/222.22 = 76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.18x = 222.22 × 76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.18x = 16,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,888.72/148.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.97

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