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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.12, 219.02 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.12, 219.02 and 135.86 is: 203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.12 : 219.02 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.12/219.02 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.12x = 219.02 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.12x = 29,756.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,756.06/146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.64

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