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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.07, 460.61 and 101.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.07, 460.61 and 101.65 is: 152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.07 : 460.61 = 101.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.07/460.61 = 101.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.07x = 460.61 × 101.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.07x = 46,821.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,821.01/307.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.48

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