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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.06, 480.13 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.06, 480.13 and 146.70 is: 220.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.06 : 480.13 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.06/480.13 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.06x = 480.13 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.06x = 70,434.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,434.70/320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.07

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