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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.25, 201.92 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.25, 201.92 and 94.59 is: 130.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.25 : 201.92 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.25/201.92 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.25x = 201.92 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.25x = 19,099.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,099.14/146.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.59

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