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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.27, 219.11 and 105.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.27, 219.11 and 105.91 is: 158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.27 : 219.11 = 105.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.27/219.11 = 105.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.27x = 219.11 × 105.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.27x = 23,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,204.86/146.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.64

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