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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.12, 460.60 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.12, 460.60 and 136.08 is: 204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.12 : 460.60 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.12/460.60 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.12x = 460.60 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.12x = 62,678.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,678.45/307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.08

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