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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.10, 681.15 and 145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.10, 681.15 and 145.95 is: 218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.10 : 681.15 = 145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.10/681.15 = 145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.10x = 681.15 × 145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.10x = 99,413.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,413.84/454.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.93

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