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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.11, 463.42 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.11, 463.42 and 154.96 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.11 : 463.42 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.11/463.42 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.11x = 463.42 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.11x = 71,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,810.60/309.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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