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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.63, 461.46 and 102.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.63, 461.46 and 102.19 is: 153.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.63 : 461.46 = 102.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.63/461.46 = 102.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.63x = 461.46 × 102.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.63x = 47,156.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,156.60/307.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.29

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