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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.04, 200.94 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.04, 200.94 and 114.84 is: 158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.04 : 200.94 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.04/200.94 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.04x = 200.94 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.04x = 23,075.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,075.95/146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.01

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