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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.21, 222.01 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.21, 222.01 and 93.94 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.21 : 222.01 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.21/222.01 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.21x = 222.01 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.21x = 20,854.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,854.83/148.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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