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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.64, 220.02 and 106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.64, 220.02 and 106 is: 159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.64 : 220.02 = 106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.64/220.02 = 106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.64x = 220.02 × 106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.64x = 23,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,322.12/146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.04

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