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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 219.92 and 89.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 219.92 and 89.07 is: 133.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 219.92 = 89.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/219.92 = 89.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 219.92 × 89.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 19,588.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,588.27/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.44

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