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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.99, 223.51 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.99, 223.51 and 67.84 is: 101.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.99 : 223.51 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.99/223.51 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.99x = 223.51 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.99x = 15,161.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161.80/148.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.76

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