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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.41, 219.21 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.41, 219.21 and 92.41 is: 138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.41 : 219.21 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.41/219.21 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.41x = 219.21 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.41x = 20,257.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,257.20/146.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.36

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