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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.20, 464.00 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.20, 464.00 and 116.82 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.20 : 464.00 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.20/464.00 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.20x = 464.00 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.20x = 54,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,203.90/309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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