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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.56, 220.09 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.56, 220.09 and 134.48 is: 201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.56 : 220.09 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.56/220.09 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.56x = 220.09 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.56x = 29,596.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,596.60/146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.94

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