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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.54, 202.15 and 94.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.54, 202.15 and 94.03 is: 129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.54 : 202.15 = 94.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.54/202.15 = 94.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.54x = 202.15 × 94.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.54x = 19,007.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,007.93/146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.71

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