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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.15, 459.19 and 100.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.15, 459.19 and 100.73 is: 151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.15 : 459.19 = 100.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.15/459.19 = 100.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.15x = 459.19 × 100.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.15x = 46,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,252.33/306.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.08

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