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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.23, 222.34 and 67.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.23, 222.34 and 67.05 is: 100.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.23 : 222.34 = 67.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.23/222.34 = 67.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.23x = 222.34 × 67.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.23x = 14,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,907.17/148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.57

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