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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.63, 202.35 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.63, 202.35 and 94.97 is: 131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.63 : 202.35 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.63/202.35 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.63x = 202.35 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.63x = 19,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,216.17/146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.06

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