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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 681 and 146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 681 and 146.09 is: 219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 681 = 146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/681 = 146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 681 × 146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 99,487.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,487.29/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.13

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