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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.41, 222.80 and 105.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.41, 222.80 and 105.93 is: 159.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.41 : 222.80 = 105.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.41/222.80 = 105.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.41x = 222.80 × 105.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.41x = 23,600.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,600.67/148.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.02

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