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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.04, 223.20 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.04, 223.20 and 124.92 is: 187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.04 : 223.20 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.04/223.20 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.04x = 223.20 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.04x = 27,882.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,882.14/149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.08

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