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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.82, 219.84 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.82, 219.84 and 108.24 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.82 : 219.84 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.82/219.84 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.82x = 219.84 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.82x = 23,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,795.48/146.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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