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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.07, 463.41 and 154.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.07, 463.41 and 154.91 is: 232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.07 : 463.41 = 154.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.07/463.41 = 154.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.07x = 463.41 × 154.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.07x = 71,788.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,788.00/309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.27

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