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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.05, 220.58 and 89.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.05, 220.58 and 89.29 is: 133.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.05 : 220.58 = 89.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.05/220.58 = 89.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.05x = 220.58 × 89.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.05x = 19,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,694.04/147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.93

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