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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 451.60 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 451.60 and 108.68 is: 163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 451.60 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/451.60 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 451.60 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 49,079.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,079.89/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.01

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