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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.13, 450.96 and 146.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.13, 450.96 and 146.67 is: 219.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.13 : 450.96 = 146.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.13/450.96 = 146.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.13x = 450.96 × 146.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.13x = 66,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,142.30/301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.65

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