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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.18, 223.61 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.18, 223.61 and 91.44 is: 137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.18 : 223.61 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.18/223.61 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.18x = 223.61 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.18x = 20,446.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,446.44/149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.06

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