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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.12, 220.83 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.12, 220.83 and 103.95 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.12 : 220.83 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.12/220.83 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.12x = 220.83 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.12x = 22,955.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,955.28/147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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