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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.04, 220.45 and 82.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.04, 220.45 and 82.06 is: 123.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.04 : 220.45 = 82.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.04/220.45 = 82.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.04x = 220.45 × 82.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.04x = 18,090.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,090.13/147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.03

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