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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.04, 463.63 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.04, 463.63 and 92.62 is: 138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.04 : 463.63 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.04/463.63 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.04x = 463.63 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.04x = 42,941.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,941.41/309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.95

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