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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 450.25 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 450.25 and 146.06 is: 219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 450.25 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/450.25 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 450.25 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 65,765.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,765.94/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.04

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