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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.16, 681.35 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.16, 681.35 and 146.00 is: 219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.16 : 681.35 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.16/681.35 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.16x = 681.35 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.16x = 99,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,472.96/454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.03

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