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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.99, 223.53 and 70.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.99, 223.53 and 70.94 is: 106.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.99 : 223.53 = 70.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.99/223.53 = 70.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.99x = 223.53 × 70.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.99x = 15,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,856.10/148.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.43

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