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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.73, 454.19 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.73, 454.19 and 148.66 is: 223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.73 : 454.19 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.73/454.19 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.73x = 454.19 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.73x = 67,517.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,517.61/302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.03

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