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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.14, 223.59 and 100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.14, 223.59 and 100.94 is: 151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.14 : 223.59 = 100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.14/223.59 = 100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.14x = 223.59 × 100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.14x = 22,569.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569.17/149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.33

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