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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.19, 219.14 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.19, 219.14 and 124.47 is: 186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.19 : 219.14 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.19/219.14 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.19x = 219.14 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.19x = 27,276.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,276.36/146.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.58

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