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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146, 219.06 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146, 219.06 and 69.12 is: 103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146 : 219.06 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146/219.06 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146x = 219.06 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146x = 15,141.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,141.43/146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.71

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