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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.62, 451 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.62, 451 and 146.66 is: 220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.62 : 451 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.62/451 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.62x = 451 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.62x = 66,143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,143.66/300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.02

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