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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 460.65 and 112.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 460.65 and 112.13 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 460.65 = 112.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/460.65 = 112.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 460.65 × 112.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 51,652.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,652.68/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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