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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.04, 219.24 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.04, 219.24 and 135.60 is: 203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.04 : 219.24 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.04/219.24 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.04x = 219.24 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.04x = 29,728.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,728.94/146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.57

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