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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.76, 220.16 and 60.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.76, 220.16 and 60.07 is: 90.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.76 : 220.16 = 60.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.76/220.16 = 60.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.76x = 220.16 × 60.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.76x = 13,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,225.01/146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.11

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