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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.19, 608.82 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.19, 608.82 and 146.12 is: 219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.19 : 608.82 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.19/608.82 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.19x = 608.82 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.19x = 88,957.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,957.19/406.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.00

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