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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.83, 220.17 and 64.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.83, 220.17 and 64.53 is: 96.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.83 : 220.17 = 64.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.83/220.17 = 64.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.83x = 220.17 × 64.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.83x = 14,206.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,206.97/146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.76

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