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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 451.68 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 451.68 and 108.70 is: 163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 451.68 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/451.68 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 451.68 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 49,099.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,099.54/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.08

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