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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.82, 206.73 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.82, 206.73 and 94.59 is: 130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.82 : 206.73 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.82/206.73 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.82x = 206.73 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.82x = 19,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,554.59/149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.52

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