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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.28, 222.24 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.28, 222.24 and 94.16 is: 141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.28 : 222.24 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.28/222.24 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.28x = 222.24 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.28x = 20,926.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,926.12/148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.13

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