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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.05, 463.67 and 123.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.05, 463.67 and 123.98 is: 186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.05 : 463.67 = 123.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.05/463.67 = 123.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.05x = 463.67 × 123.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.05x = 57,482.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,482.87/309.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.00

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