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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.84, 219.60 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.84, 219.60 and 88.92 is: 132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.84 : 219.60 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.84/219.60 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.84x = 219.60 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.84x = 19,526.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,526.83/146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.98

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