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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.15, 223.28 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.15, 223.28 and 110.80 is: 165.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.15 : 223.28 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.15/223.28 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.15x = 223.28 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.15x = 24,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,739.42/149.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.87

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