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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.07, 218.84 and 107.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.07, 218.84 and 107.55 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.07 : 218.84 = 107.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.07/218.84 = 107.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.07x = 218.84 × 107.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.07x = 23,535.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,535.70/146.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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