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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.28, 219.16 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.28, 219.16 and 92.24 is: 138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.28 : 219.16 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.28/219.16 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.28x = 219.16 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.28x = 20,215.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,215.32/146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.20

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