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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.04, 218.98 and 70.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.04, 218.98 and 70.04 is: 105.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.04 : 218.98 = 70.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.04/218.98 = 70.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.04x = 218.98 × 70.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.04x = 15,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,337.36/146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.02

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