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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.97, 206.92 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.97, 206.92 and 94.77 is: 130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.97 : 206.92 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.97/206.92 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.97x = 206.92 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.97x = 19,609.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,609.93/149.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.76

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