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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.52, 219.69 and 100.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.52, 219.69 and 100.89 is: 151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.52 : 219.69 = 100.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.52/219.69 = 100.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.52x = 219.69 × 100.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.52x = 22,164.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,164.52/146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.27

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