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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.14, 146.48 and 64.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.14, 146.48 and 64.70 is: 89.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.14 : 146.48 = 64.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.14/146.48 = 64.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.14x = 146.48 × 64.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.14x = 9,476.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,476.20/106.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.28

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