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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.09, 219.25 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.09, 219.25 and 136.96 is: 205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.09 : 219.25 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.09/219.25 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.09x = 219.25 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.09x = 30,028.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,028.48/146.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.55

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