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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.14, 460.70 and 90.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.14, 460.70 and 90.78 is: 136.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.14 : 460.70 = 90.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.14/460.70 = 90.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.14x = 460.70 × 90.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.14x = 41,822.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,822.35/307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.17

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