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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.26, 219.38 and 60.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.26, 219.38 and 60.82 is: 91.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.26 : 219.38 = 60.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.26/219.38 = 60.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.26x = 219.38 × 60.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.26x = 13,342.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,342.69/146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.23

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