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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.03, 458.93 and 110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.03, 458.93 and 110.98 is: 166.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.03 : 458.93 = 110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.03/458.93 = 110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.03x = 458.93 × 110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.03x = 50,932.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,932.05/306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.43

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