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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.22, 463.83 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.22, 463.83 and 126.74 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.22 : 463.83 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.22/463.83 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.22x = 463.83 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.22x = 58,785.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,785.19/309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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