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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.02, 220.10 and 116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.02, 220.10 and 116.63 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.02 : 220.10 = 116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.02/220.10 = 116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.02x = 220.10 × 116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.02x = 25,669.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,669.45/147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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