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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.06, 463.47 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.06, 463.47 and 114.03 is: 171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.06 : 463.47 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.06/463.47 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.06x = 463.47 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.06x = 52,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,849.48/309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.00

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