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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.24, 204.52 and 90.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.24, 204.52 and 90.04 is: 124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.24 : 204.52 = 90.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.24/204.52 = 90.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.24x = 204.52 × 90.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.24x = 18,414.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,414.98/148.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.22

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