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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.04, 219.30 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.04, 219.30 and 143.16 is: 214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.04 : 219.30 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.04/219.30 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.04x = 219.30 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.04x = 31,394.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,394.99/146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.98

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