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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.06, 200.01 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.06, 200.01 and 118.74 is: 163.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.06 : 200.01 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.06/200.01 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.06x = 200.01 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.06x = 23,749.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,749.19/145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.72

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