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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.22, 206.01 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.22, 206.01 and 119.66 is: 165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.22 : 206.01 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.22/206.01 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.22x = 206.01 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.22x = 24,651.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,651.16/149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.20

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