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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.93, 220.17 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.93, 220.17 and 130.64 is: 195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.93 : 220.17 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.93/220.17 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.93x = 220.17 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.93x = 28,761.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,761.91/146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.76

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