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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.81, 219.75 and 128.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.81, 219.75 and 128.47 is: 192.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.81 : 219.75 = 128.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.81/219.75 = 128.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.81x = 219.75 × 128.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.81x = 28,230.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,230.66/146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.29

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