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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.16, 681.33 and 146.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.16, 681.33 and 146.05 is: 219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.16 : 681.33 = 146.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.16/681.33 = 146.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.16x = 681.33 × 146.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.16x = 99,504.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,504.84/454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.10

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