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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.83, 219.93 and 127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.83, 219.93 and 127.48 is: 190.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.83 : 219.93 = 127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.83/219.93 = 127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.83x = 219.93 × 127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.83x = 28,036.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,036.68/146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.95

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