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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.03, 459.09 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.03, 459.09 and 89.58 is: 134.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.03 : 459.09 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.03/459.09 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.03x = 459.09 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.03x = 41,125.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,125.28/306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.38

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