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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.11, 459.30 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.11, 459.30 and 143.69 is: 215.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.11 : 459.30 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.11/459.30 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.11x = 459.30 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.11x = 65,995.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,995.06/306.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.59

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