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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.93, 220.41 and 44.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.93, 220.41 and 44.24 is: 66.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.93 : 220.41 = 44.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.93/220.41 = 44.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.93x = 220.41 × 44.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.93x = 9,749.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,749.84/146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.36

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