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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.02, 460.46 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.02, 460.46 and 90.66 is: 135.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.02 : 460.46 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.02/460.46 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.02x = 460.46 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.02x = 41,745.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,745.30/307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.97

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