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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.22, 459.35 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.22, 459.35 and 89.82 is: 134.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.22 : 459.35 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.22/459.35 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.22x = 459.35 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.22x = 41,256.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,256.07/306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.73

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