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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.63, 451.01 and 146.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.63, 451.01 and 146.67 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.63 : 451.01 = 146.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.63/451.01 = 146.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.63x = 451.01 × 146.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.63x = 66,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,148.90/300.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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