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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.03, 463.59 and 92.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.03, 463.59 and 92.60 is: 138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.03 : 463.59 = 92.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.03/463.59 = 92.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.03x = 463.59 × 92.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.03x = 42,927.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,927.97/309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.91

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