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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.56, 461.34 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.56, 461.34 and 134.04 is: 201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.56 : 461.34 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.56/461.34 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.56x = 461.34 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.56x = 61,838.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,838.01/307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.06

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