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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.06, 220.65 and 65.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.06, 220.65 and 65.94 is: 98.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.06 : 220.65 = 65.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.06/220.65 = 65.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.06x = 220.65 × 65.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.06x = 14,549.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,549.66/147.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.94

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