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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.76, 460.12 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.76, 460.12 and 111.76 is: 167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.76 : 460.12 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.76/460.12 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.76x = 460.12 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.76x = 51,423.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,423.01/306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.63

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