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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.23, 681.19 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.23, 681.19 and 146.00 is: 218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.23 : 681.19 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.23/681.19 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.23x = 681.19 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.23x = 99,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,455.93/454.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.96

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