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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.04, 222.24 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.04, 222.24 and 140.88 is: 210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.04 : 222.24 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.04/222.24 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.04x = 222.24 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.04x = 31,309.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,309.17/149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.07

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