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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.19, 459.52 and 246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.19, 459.52 and 246.05 is: 369.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.19 : 459.52 = 246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.19/459.52 = 246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.19x = 459.52 × 246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.19x = 113,064.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,064.18/306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.26

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