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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.03, 206.25 and 146.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.03, 206.25 and 146.47 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.03 : 206.25 = 146.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.03/206.25 = 146.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.03x = 206.25 × 146.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.03x = 30,209.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,209.07/149.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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