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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.53, 219.66 and 65.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.53, 219.66 and 65.33 is: 97.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.53 : 219.66 = 65.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.53/219.66 = 65.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.53x = 219.66 × 65.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.53x = 14,350.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,350.39/146.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.93

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