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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.76, 630.93 and 146.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.76, 630.93 and 146.75 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.76 : 630.93 = 146.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.76/630.93 = 146.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.76x = 630.93 × 146.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.76x = 92,588.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,588.98/420.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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