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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.13, 460.78 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.13, 460.78 and 101.68 is: 152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.13 : 460.78 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.13/460.78 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.13x = 460.78 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.13x = 46,850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,850.70/307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.54

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