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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.03, 463.82 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.03, 463.82 and 135.96 is: 204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.03 : 463.82 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.03/463.82 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.03x = 463.82 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.03x = 63,060.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,060.29/309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.06

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