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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.28, 219.66 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.28, 219.66 and 134.58 is: 202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.28 : 219.66 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.28/219.66 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.28x = 219.66 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.28x = 29,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,561.84/146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.09

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