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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.52, 219.68 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.52, 219.68 and 95.22 is: 142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.52 : 219.68 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.52/219.68 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.52x = 219.68 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.52x = 20,916.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,916.83/146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.76

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