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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.79, 220.02 and 69.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.79, 220.02 and 69.69 is: 104.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.79 : 220.02 = 69.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.79/220.02 = 69.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.79x = 220.02 × 69.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.79x = 15,333.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,333.19/146.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.46

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