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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.98, 220.47 and 69.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.98, 220.47 and 69.94 is: 104.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.98 : 220.47 = 69.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.98/220.47 = 69.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.98x = 220.47 × 69.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.98x = 15,419.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,419.67/146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.91

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