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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.76, 682.11 and 146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.76, 682.11 and 146.63 is: 219.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.76 : 682.11 = 146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.76/682.11 = 146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.76x = 682.11 × 146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.76x = 100,014.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,014.38/454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.93

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