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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.91, 205.67 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.91, 205.67 and 105.44 is: 145.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.91 : 205.67 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.91/205.67 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.91x = 205.67 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.91x = 21,685.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,685.08/148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.63

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