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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.41, 460.99 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.41, 460.99 and 124.76 is: 187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.41 : 460.99 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.41/460.99 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.41x = 460.99 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.41x = 57,510.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,510.81/307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.08

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