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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.14, 219.03 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.14, 219.03 and 113.74 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.14 : 219.03 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.14/219.03 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.14x = 219.03 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.14x = 24,912.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,912.47/146.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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