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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.29, 460.88 and 101.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.29, 460.88 and 101.83 is: 152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.29 : 460.88 = 101.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.29/460.88 = 101.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.29x = 460.88 × 101.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.29x = 46,929.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,929.11/307.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.72

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