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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.73, 222.55 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.73, 222.55 and 125.64 is: 188.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.73 : 222.55 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.73/222.55 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.73x = 222.55 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.73x = 27,960.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,960.87/148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.00

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