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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.04, 460.08 and 246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.04, 460.08 and 246.56 is: 369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.04 : 460.08 = 246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.04/460.08 = 246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.04x = 460.08 × 246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.04x = 113,437.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,437.32/307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.45

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