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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 460.96 and 101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 460.96 and 101.84 is: 152.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 460.96 = 101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/460.96 = 101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 460.96 × 101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 46,944.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,944.17/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.78

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