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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.29, 460.95 and 90.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.29, 460.95 and 90.87 is: 136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.29 : 460.95 = 90.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.29/460.95 = 90.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.29x = 460.95 × 90.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.29x = 41,886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,886.53/307.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.31

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