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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.03, 460.45 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.03, 460.45 and 101.56 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.03 : 460.45 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.03/460.45 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.03x = 460.45 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.03x = 46,763.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,763.30/307.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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