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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.93, 222.89 and 94.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.93, 222.89 and 94.13 is: 140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.93 : 222.89 = 94.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.93/222.89 = 94.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.93x = 222.89 × 94.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.93x = 20,979.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,979.89/148.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.87

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