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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.16, 460.81 and 101.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.16, 460.81 and 101.75 is: 152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.16 : 460.81 = 101.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.16/460.81 = 101.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.16x = 460.81 × 101.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.16x = 46,885.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,885.69/307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.64

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