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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.62, 219.69 and 92.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.62, 219.69 and 92.35 is: 138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.62 : 219.69 = 92.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.62/219.69 = 92.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.62x = 219.69 × 92.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.62x = 20,288.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,288.37/146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.37

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