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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.53, 219.59 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.53, 219.59 and 110.42 is: 165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.53 : 219.59 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.53/219.59 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.53x = 219.59 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.53x = 24,245.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,245.48/146.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.47

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