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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.06, 218.73 and 94.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.06, 218.73 and 94.54 is: 141.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.06 : 218.73 = 94.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.06/218.73 = 94.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.06x = 218.73 × 94.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.06x = 20,678.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,678.81/146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.58

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