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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 459.11 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 459.11 and 134.88 is: 202.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 459.11 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/459.11 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 459.11 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 61,924.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,924.76/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.37

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