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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.07, 222.99 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.07, 222.99 and 112.47 is: 168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.07 : 222.99 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.07/222.99 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.07x = 222.99 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.07x = 25,079.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,079.69/149.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.24

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