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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.15, 219.32 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.15, 219.32 and 134.88 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.15 : 219.32 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.15/219.32 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.15x = 219.32 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.15x = 29,580.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,580.38/146.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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