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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.04, 463.26 and 154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.04, 463.26 and 154.75 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.04 : 463.26 = 154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.04/463.26 = 154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.04x = 463.26 × 154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.04x = 71,689.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,689.49/309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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