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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.04, 219 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.04, 219 and 73.89 is: 110.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.04 : 219 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.04/219 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.04x = 219 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.04x = 16,181.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,181.91/146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.80

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