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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 458.96 and 110.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 458.96 and 110.99 is: 166.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 458.96 = 110.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/458.96 = 110.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 458.96 × 110.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 50,937.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,937.12/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.46

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