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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.20, 204.48 and 106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.20, 204.48 and 106.84 is: 147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.20 : 204.48 = 106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.20/204.48 = 106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.20x = 204.48 × 106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.20x = 21,846.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,846.64/148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.41

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