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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.28, 201.92 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.28, 201.92 and 94.52 is: 130.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.28 : 201.92 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.28/201.92 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.28x = 201.92 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.28x = 19,085.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,085.48/146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.47

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