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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.73, 223.19 and 76.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.73, 223.19 and 76.64 is: 115.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.73 : 223.19 = 76.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.73/223.19 = 76.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.73x = 223.19 × 76.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.73x = 17,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,103.78/148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.00

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