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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.08, 219.05 and 59.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.08, 219.05 and 59.41 is: 89.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.08 : 219.05 = 59.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.08/219.05 = 59.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.08x = 219.05 × 59.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.08x = 13,013.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,013.76/146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.09

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