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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.25, 460.94 and 99.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.25, 460.94 and 99.01 is: 148.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.25 : 460.94 = 99.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.25/460.94 = 99.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.25x = 460.94 × 99.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.25x = 45,637.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,637.67/307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.54

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