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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.93, 220.22 and 112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.93, 220.22 and 112.83 is: 169.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.93 : 220.22 = 112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.93/220.22 = 112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.93x = 220.22 × 112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.93x = 24,846.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,846.46/146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.10

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