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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.29, 219.39 and 65.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.29, 219.39 and 65.11 is: 97.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.29 : 219.39 = 65.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.29/219.39 = 65.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.29x = 219.39 × 65.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.29x = 14,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,284.48/146.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.64

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