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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.14, 460.67 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.14, 460.67 and 101.88 is: 152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.14 : 460.67 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.14/460.67 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.14x = 460.67 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.14x = 46,932.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,932.55/307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.81

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