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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.52, 459.43 and 101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.52, 459.43 and 101.03 is: 151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.52 : 459.43 = 101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.52/459.43 = 101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.52x = 459.43 × 101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.52x = 46,416.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,416.25/306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.43

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