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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.23, 219.12 and 91.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.23, 219.12 and 91.99 is: 137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.23 : 219.12 = 91.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.23/219.12 = 91.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.23x = 219.12 × 91.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.23x = 20,156.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,156.85/146.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.84

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