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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.03, 630.14 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.03, 630.14 and 146.07 is: 219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.03 : 630.14 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.03/630.14 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.03x = 630.14 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.03x = 92,043.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,043.82/420.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.14

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