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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.63, 219.84 and 69.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.63, 219.84 and 69.57 is: 104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.63 : 219.84 = 69.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.63/219.84 = 69.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.63x = 219.84 × 69.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.63x = 15,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,294.27/146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.31

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