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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.64, 205 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.64, 205 and 90.44 is: 124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.64 : 205 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.64/205 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.64x = 205 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.64x = 18,540.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,540.20/148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.73

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