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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.63, 219.45 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.63, 219.45 and 91.82 is: 137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.63 : 219.45 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.63/219.45 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.63x = 219.45 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.63x = 20,149.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,149.90/146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.42

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