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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.41, 460.95 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.41, 460.95 and 101.91 is: 152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.41 : 460.95 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.41/460.95 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.41x = 460.95 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.41x = 46,975.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,975.41/307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.81

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