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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.99, 219.94 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.99, 219.94 and 108.41 is: 162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.99 : 219.94 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.99/219.94 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.99x = 219.94 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.99x = 23,842.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,842.32/146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.20

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