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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.43, 223.84 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.43, 223.84 and 110.96 is: 166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.43 : 223.84 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.43/223.84 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.43x = 223.84 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.43x = 24,837.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,837.29/149.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.21

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