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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.04, 460.60 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.04, 460.60 and 101.76 is: 152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.04 : 460.60 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.04/460.60 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.04x = 460.60 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.04x = 46,870.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,870.66/307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.65

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