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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.82, 223.20 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.82, 223.20 and 94.64 is: 141.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.82 : 223.20 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.82/223.20 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.82x = 223.20 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.82x = 21,123.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,123.65/148.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.94

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