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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.71, 219.92 and 69.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.71, 219.92 and 69.69 is: 104.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.71 : 219.92 = 69.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.71/219.92 = 69.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.71x = 219.92 × 69.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.71x = 15,326.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,326.70/146.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.47

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