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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.94, 222.87 and 107.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.94, 222.87 and 107.85 is: 161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.94 : 222.87 = 107.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.94/222.87 = 107.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.94x = 222.87 × 107.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.94x = 24,037.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,037.77/148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.39

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