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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.88, 223.26 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.88, 223.26 and 94.76 is: 142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.88 : 223.26 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.88/223.26 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.88x = 223.26 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.88x = 21,156.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,156.12/148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.10

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