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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147, 220.30 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147, 220.30 and 92.90 is: 139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147 : 220.30 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147/220.30 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147x = 220.30 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147x = 20,465.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,465.87/147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.22

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