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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.16, 219 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.16, 219 and 137.07 is: 205.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.16 : 219 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.16/219 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.16x = 219 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.16x = 30,018.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,018.33/146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.38

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