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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 463.44 and 154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 463.44 and 154.83 is: 232.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 463.44 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/463.44 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 463.44 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 71,754.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,754.80/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.20

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