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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.63, 222.97 and 67.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.63, 222.97 and 67.48 is: 101.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.63 : 222.97 = 67.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.63/222.97 = 67.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.63x = 222.97 × 67.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.63x = 15,045.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,045.29/148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.23

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