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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.13, 459.13 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.13, 459.13 and 113.62 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.13 : 459.13 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.13/459.13 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.13x = 459.13 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.13x = 52,166.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,166.35/306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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