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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.07, 219.15 and 81.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.07, 219.15 and 81.05 is: 121.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.07 : 219.15 = 81.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.07/219.15 = 81.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.07x = 219.15 × 81.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.07x = 17,761.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,761.01/146.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.59

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