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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.11, 220.64 and 65.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.11, 220.64 and 65.95 is: 98.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.11 : 220.64 = 65.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.11/220.64 = 65.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.11x = 220.64 × 65.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.11x = 14,550.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,550.33/147.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.91

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