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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.58, 219.96 and 135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.58, 219.96 and 135.31 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.58 : 219.96 = 135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.58/219.96 = 135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.58x = 219.96 × 135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.58x = 29,761.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,761.01/146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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