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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.02, 223.37 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.02, 223.37 and 94.94 is: 142.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.02 : 223.37 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.02/223.37 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.02x = 223.37 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.02x = 21,206.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,206.27/149.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.31

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