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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.43, 460.99 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.43, 460.99 and 101.89 is: 152.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.43 : 460.99 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.43/460.99 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.43x = 460.99 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.43x = 46,970.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,970.97/307.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.79

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