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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.92, 450.01 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.92, 450.01 and 145.98 is: 219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.92 : 450.01 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.92/450.01 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.92x = 450.01 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.92x = 65,692.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,692.46/299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.03

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