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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.06, 451.19 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.06, 451.19 and 154.68 is: 231.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.06 : 451.19 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.06/451.19 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.06x = 451.19 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.06x = 69,790.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,790.07/301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.81

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