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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.94, 219 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.94, 219 and 132.44 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.94 : 219 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.94/219 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.94x = 219 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.94x = 29,004.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,004.36/145.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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