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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.61, 222.96 and 67.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.61, 222.96 and 67.43 is: 101.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.61 : 222.96 = 67.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.61/222.96 = 67.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.61x = 222.96 × 67.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.61x = 15,034.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,034.19/148.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.17

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