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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.94, 220.11 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.94, 220.11 and 125.37 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.94 : 220.11 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.94/220.11 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.94x = 220.11 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.94x = 27,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,595.19/146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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