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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.22, 222.36 and 65.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.22, 222.36 and 65.92 is: 98.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.22 : 222.36 = 65.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.22/222.36 = 65.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.22x = 222.36 × 65.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.22x = 14,658.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,658.36/148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.90

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