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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.07, 459.46 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.07, 459.46 and 183.22 is: 274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.07 : 459.46 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.07/459.46 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.07x = 459.46 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.07x = 84,182.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,182.26/307.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.15

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