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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.06, 219.12 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.06, 219.12 and 101.73 is: 152.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.06 : 219.12 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.06/219.12 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.06x = 219.12 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.06x = 22,289.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,289.87/146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.61

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