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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.92, 223.33 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.92, 223.33 and 137.94 is: 206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.92 : 223.33 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.92/223.33 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.92x = 223.33 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.92x = 30,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,806.14/148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.86

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