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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.88, 206.76 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.88, 206.76 and 94.62 is: 130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.88 : 206.76 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.88/206.76 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.88x = 206.76 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.88x = 19,563.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,563.63/149.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.53

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