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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.76, 220.08 and 44.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.76, 220.08 and 44.01 is: 66.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.76 : 220.08 = 44.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.76/220.08 = 44.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.76x = 220.08 × 44.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.76x = 9,685.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,685.72/146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.00

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