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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.04, 463.71 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.04, 463.71 and 135.82 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.04 : 463.71 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.04/463.71 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.04x = 463.71 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.04x = 62,982.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,982.59/309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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