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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.41, 219.92 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.41, 219.92 and 136.69 is: 205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.41 : 219.92 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.41/219.92 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.41x = 219.92 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.41x = 30,059.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,059.63/146.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.31

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