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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.93, 222.20 and 96.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.93, 222.20 and 96.66 is: 145.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.93 : 222.20 = 96.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.93/222.20 = 96.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.93x = 222.20 × 96.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.93x = 21,477.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,477.37/147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.19

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