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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.54, 220.84 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.54, 220.84 and 109.02 is: 163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.54 : 220.84 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.54/220.84 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.54x = 220.84 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.54x = 24,075.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,075.98/147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.18

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