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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.44, 223.06 and 100.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.44, 223.06 and 100.64 is: 151.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.44 : 223.06 = 100.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.44/223.06 = 100.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.44x = 223.06 × 100.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.44x = 22,448.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,448.76/148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.23

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