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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.21, 220.77 and 64.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.21, 220.77 and 64.95 is: 97.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.21 : 220.77 = 64.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.21/220.77 = 64.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.21x = 220.77 × 64.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.21x = 14,339.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,339.01/147.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.41

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