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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302, 453.04 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302, 453.04 and 147.76 is: 221.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302 : 453.04 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302/453.04 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302x = 453.04 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302x = 66,941.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,941.19/302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.66

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