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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.67, 450.99 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.67, 450.99 and 146.44 is: 219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.67 : 450.99 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.67/450.99 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.67x = 450.99 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.67x = 66,043.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,043.95/300.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.66

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