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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 202.64 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147, 202.64 and 105.44 is: 145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147 : 202.64 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147/202.64 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147x = 202.64 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147x = 21,366.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,366.36/147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.35

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