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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.22, 220.66 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.22, 220.66 and 66.04 is: 98.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.22 : 220.66 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.22/220.66 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.22x = 220.66 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.22x = 14,572.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,572.39/147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.98

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