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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.44, 219.64 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.44, 219.64 and 106.12 is: 159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.44 : 219.64 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.44/219.64 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.44x = 219.64 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.44x = 23,308.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,308.20/146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.17

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