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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 459.09 and 100.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 459.09 and 100.63 is: 150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 459.09 = 100.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/459.09 = 100.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 459.09 × 100.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 46,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,198.80/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.98

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