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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.75, 329.47 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.75, 329.47 and 146.64 is: 219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.75 : 329.47 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.75/329.47 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.75x = 329.47 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.75x = 48,314.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,314.35/219.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.86

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