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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.22, 219.33 and 59.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.22, 219.33 and 59.55 is: 89.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.22 : 219.33 = 59.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.22/219.33 = 59.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.22x = 219.33 × 59.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.22x = 13,061.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,061.10/146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.33

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