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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.06, 460.81 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.06, 460.81 and 226.10 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.06 : 460.81 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.06/460.81 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.06x = 460.81 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.06x = 104,190.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,190.58/307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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