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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.31, 219.26 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.31, 219.26 and 91.44 is: 137.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.31 : 219.26 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.31/219.26 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.31x = 219.26 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.31x = 20,048.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,048.68/146.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.03

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