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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.02, 219.06 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.02, 219.06 and 123.40 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.02 : 219.06 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.02/219.06 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.02x = 219.06 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.02x = 27,032.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,032.00/146.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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