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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.08, 463.45 and 103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.08, 463.45 and 103.54 is: 155.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.08 : 463.45 = 103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.08/463.45 = 103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.08x = 463.45 × 103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.08x = 47,985.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,985.61/309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.25

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