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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.39, 219.34 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.39, 219.34 and 94.98 is: 142.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.39 : 219.34 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.39/219.34 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.39x = 219.34 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.39x = 20,832.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,832.68/146.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.31

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