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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.26, 463.11 and 295.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.26, 463.11 and 295.66 is: 444.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.26 : 463.11 = 295.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.26/463.11 = 295.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.26x = 463.11 × 295.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.26x = 136,923.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,923.10/308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.18

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