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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.11, 219.23 and 82.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.11, 219.23 and 82.03 is: 123.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.11 : 219.23 = 82.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.11/219.23 = 82.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.11x = 219.23 × 82.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.11x = 17,983.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,983.44/146.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.08

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