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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.06, 681.12 and 145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.06, 681.12 and 145.91 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.06 : 681.12 = 145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.06/681.12 = 145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.06x = 681.12 × 145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.06x = 99,378.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,378.08/454.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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