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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.02, 219.19 and 85.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.02, 219.19 and 85.27 is: 128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.02 : 219.19 = 85.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.02/219.19 = 85.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.02x = 219.19 × 85.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.02x = 18,690.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,690.33/146.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.00

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