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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 463.53 and 103.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 463.53 and 103.53 is: 155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 463.53 = 103.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/463.53 = 103.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 463.53 × 103.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 47,989.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,989.26/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.30

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