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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 453.14 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 453.14 and 147.96 is: 221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 453.14 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/453.14 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 453.14 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 67,045.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,045.85/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.97

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