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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.07, 462.11 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.07, 462.11 and 102.64 is: 153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.07 : 462.11 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.07/462.11 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.07x = 462.11 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.07x = 47,432.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,432.33/308.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.97

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