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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.08, 220.72 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.08, 220.72 and 89.30 is: 134.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.08 : 220.72 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.08/220.72 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.08x = 220.72 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.08x = 19,710.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,710.30/147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.01

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