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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.00, 453.26 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.00, 453.26 and 147.96 is: 222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.00 : 453.26 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.00/453.26 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.00x = 453.26 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.00x = 67,064.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,064.72/302.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.07

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