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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.16, 148.74 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.16, 148.74 and 93.22 is: 139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.16 : 148.74 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.16/148.74 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.16x = 148.74 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.16x = 13,865.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,865.17/99.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.83

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