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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.91, 219.90 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.91, 219.90 and 125.04 is: 187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.91 : 219.90 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.91/219.90 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.91x = 219.90 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.91x = 27,496.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,496.30/146.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.16

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