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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.76, 219.99 and 103.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.76, 219.99 and 103.43 is: 155.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.76 : 219.99 = 103.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.76/219.99 = 103.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.76x = 219.99 × 103.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.76x = 22,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,752.98/146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.03

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