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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.44, 222.21 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.44, 222.21 and 94.38 is: 141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.44 : 222.21 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.44/222.21 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.44x = 222.21 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.44x = 20,971.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,971.35/148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.27

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