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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.43, 461.07 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.43, 461.07 and 101.94 is: 152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.43 : 461.07 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.43/461.07 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.43x = 461.07 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.43x = 47,001.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,001.48/307.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.88

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