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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.82, 206.73 and 94.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.82, 206.73 and 94.61 is: 130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.82 : 206.73 = 94.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.82/206.73 = 94.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.82x = 206.73 × 94.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.82x = 19,557.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,557.69/149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.54

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