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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.28, 219.35 and 90.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.28, 219.35 and 90.69 is: 135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.28 : 219.35 = 90.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.28/219.35 = 90.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.28x = 219.35 × 90.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.28x = 19,892.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,892.40/146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.99

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