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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.03, 460.55 and 90.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.03, 460.55 and 90.61 is: 135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.03 : 460.55 = 90.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.03/460.55 = 90.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.03x = 460.55 × 90.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.03x = 41,730.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,730.44/307.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.92

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