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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.21, 460.91 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.21, 460.91 and 101.93 is: 152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.21 : 460.91 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.21/460.91 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.21x = 460.91 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.21x = 46,977.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,977.74/307.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.92

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