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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.94, 220.62 and 65.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.94, 220.62 and 65.94 is: 99.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.94 : 220.62 = 65.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.94/220.62 = 65.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.94x = 220.62 × 65.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.94x = 14,547.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,547.10/146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.00

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