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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.19, 219.42 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.19, 219.42 and 136.74 is: 205.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.19 : 219.42 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.19/219.42 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.19x = 219.42 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.19x = 30,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,003.49/146.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.24

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