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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.29, 459.33 and 100.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.29, 459.33 and 100.81 is: 151.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.29 : 459.33 = 100.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.29/459.33 = 100.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.29x = 459.33 × 100.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.29x = 46,305.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,305.06/306.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.18

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