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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 463.26 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 463.26 and 135.55 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 463.26 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/463.26 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 463.26 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 62,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,795.81/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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