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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.64, 451 and 146.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.64, 451 and 146.83 is: 220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.64 : 451 = 146.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.64/451 = 146.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.64x = 451 × 146.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.64x = 66,220.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,220.33/300.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.26

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