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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.07, 463.54 and 92.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.07, 463.54 and 92.59 is: 138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.07 : 463.54 = 92.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.07/463.54 = 92.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.07x = 463.54 × 92.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.07x = 42,919.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,919.17/309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.87

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