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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.75, 220.10 and 44.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.75, 220.10 and 44.03 is: 66.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.75 : 220.10 = 44.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.75/220.10 = 44.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.75x = 220.10 × 44.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.75x = 9,689.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,689.90/146.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.03

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