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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.83, 220.09 and 95.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.83, 220.09 and 95.35 is: 142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.83 : 220.09 = 95.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.83/220.09 = 95.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.83x = 220.09 × 95.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.83x = 20,985.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,985.58/146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.92

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