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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.03, 463.23 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.03, 463.23 and 146.82 is: 220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.03 : 463.23 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.03/463.23 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.03x = 463.23 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.03x = 68,012.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,012.95/309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.09

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