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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.83, 219.95 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.83, 219.95 and 113.91 is: 170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.83 : 219.95 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.83/219.95 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.83x = 219.95 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.83x = 25,054.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,054.02/146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.64

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