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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.67, 220.02 and 82.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.67, 220.02 and 82.95 is: 124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.67 : 220.02 = 82.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.67/220.02 = 82.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.67x = 220.02 × 82.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.67x = 18,250.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,250.66/146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.43

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