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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.78, 222.99 and 94.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.78, 222.99 and 94.69 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.78 : 222.99 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.78/222.99 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.78x = 222.99 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.78x = 21,114.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,114.92/148.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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