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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.92, 223.20 and 67.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.92, 223.20 and 67.65 is: 101.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.92 : 223.20 = 67.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.92/223.20 = 67.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.92x = 223.20 × 67.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.92x = 15,099.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,099.48/148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.39

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