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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.55, 222.87 and 67.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.55, 222.87 and 67.34 is: 101.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.55 : 222.87 = 67.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.55/222.87 = 67.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.55x = 222.87 × 67.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.55x = 15,006.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,006.95/148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.03

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