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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.22, 463.83 and 201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.22, 463.83 and 201.69 is: 302.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.22 : 463.83 = 201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.22/463.83 = 201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.22x = 463.83 × 201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.22x = 93,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,549.12/309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.54

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