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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.12, 219.18 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.12, 219.18 and 89.16 is: 133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.12 : 219.18 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.12/219.18 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.12x = 219.18 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.12x = 19,542.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,542.09/146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.74

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