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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.07, 456.13 and 98.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.07, 456.13 and 98.67 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.07 : 456.13 = 98.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.07/456.13 = 98.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.07x = 456.13 × 98.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.07x = 45,006.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,006.35/304.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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