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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.92, 460.28 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.92, 460.28 and 101.45 is: 152.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.92 : 460.28 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.92/460.28 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.92x = 460.28 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.92x = 46,695.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,695.41/306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.14

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