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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.04, 220.52 and 69.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.04, 220.52 and 69.85 is: 104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.04 : 220.52 = 69.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.04/220.52 = 69.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.04x = 220.52 × 69.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.04x = 15,402.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,402.90/147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.75

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