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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.71, 220.06 and 43.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.71, 220.06 and 43.99 is: 65.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.71 : 220.06 = 43.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.71/220.06 = 43.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.71x = 220.06 × 43.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.71x = 9,680.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,680.22/146.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.98

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