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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.06, 459.11 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.06, 459.11 and 100.55 is: 150.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.06 : 459.11 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.06/459.11 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.06x = 459.11 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.06x = 46,160.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,160.71/306.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.82

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