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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.11, 460.26 and 198.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.11, 460.26 and 198.66 is: 297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.11 : 460.26 = 198.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.11/460.26 = 198.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.11x = 460.26 × 198.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.11x = 91,435.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,435.25/307.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.73

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