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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.43, 681.72 and 146.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.43, 681.72 and 146.19 is: 219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.43 : 681.72 = 146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.43/681.72 = 146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.43x = 681.72 × 146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.43x = 99,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,660.65/454.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.31

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