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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.03, 219.04 and 43.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.03, 219.04 and 43.31 is: 64.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.03 : 219.04 = 43.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.03/219.04 = 43.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.03x = 219.04 × 43.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.03x = 9,486.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,486.62/146.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.96

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