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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.32, 219 and 127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.32, 219 and 127.63 is: 191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.32 : 219 = 127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.32/219 = 127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.32x = 219 × 127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.32x = 27,950.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,950.97/146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.03

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