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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.55, 222.97 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.55, 222.97 and 94.48 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.55 : 222.97 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.55/222.97 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.55x = 222.97 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.55x = 21,066.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,066.21/148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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