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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.19, 223.92 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.19, 223.92 and 94.47 is: 141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.19 : 223.92 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.19/223.92 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.19x = 223.92 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.19x = 21,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,153.72/149.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.79

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