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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.02, 460.44 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.02, 460.44 and 112 is: 167.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.02 : 460.44 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.02/460.44 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.02x = 460.44 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.02x = 51,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,569.28/307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.97

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