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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.91, 222.81 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.91, 222.81 and 133.94 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.91 : 222.81 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.91/222.81 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.91x = 222.81 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.91x = 29,843.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,843.17/148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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