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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.92, 206.98 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.92, 206.98 and 94.74 is: 130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.92 : 206.98 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.92/206.98 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.92x = 206.98 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.92x = 19,609.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,609.29/149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.80

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