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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.54, 222.88 and 61.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.54, 222.88 and 61.89 is: 92.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.54 : 222.88 = 61.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.54/222.88 = 61.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.54x = 222.88 × 61.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.54x = 13,794.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,794.61/148.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.87

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