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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.02, 220.54 and 61.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.02, 220.54 and 61.52 is: 92.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.02 : 220.54 = 61.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.02/220.54 = 61.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.02x = 220.54 × 61.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.02x = 13,567.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,567.62/147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.28

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