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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.01, 460.43 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.01, 460.43 and 152.82 is: 229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.01 : 460.43 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.01/460.43 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.01x = 460.43 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.01x = 70,361.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,361.96/307.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.19

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