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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.22, 222.43 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.22, 222.43 and 111.97 is: 168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.22 : 222.43 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.22/222.43 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.22x = 222.43 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.22x = 24,905.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,905.49/148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.03

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