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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 463.22 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 463.22 and 199.44 is: 298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 463.22 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/463.22 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 463.22 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 92,384.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,384.60/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.96

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