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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.09, 460.70 and 301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.09, 460.70 and 301.93 is: 452.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.09 : 460.70 = 301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.09/460.70 = 301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.09x = 460.70 × 301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.09x = 139,099.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,099.15/307.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.96

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