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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.02, 147.05 and 46.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.02, 147.05 and 46.66 is: 70.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.02 : 147.05 = 46.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.02/147.05 = 46.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.02x = 147.05 × 46.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.02x = 6,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,861.35/98.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.00

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