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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.65, 219.90 and 65.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.65, 219.90 and 65.45 is: 98.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.65 : 219.90 = 65.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.65/219.90 = 65.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.65x = 219.90 × 65.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.65x = 14,392.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,392.13/146.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.14

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