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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.18, 223.83 and 66.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.18, 223.83 and 66.93 is: 100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.18 : 223.83 = 66.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.18/223.83 = 66.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.18x = 223.83 × 66.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.18x = 14,980.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,980.94/149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.43

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