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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.22, 463.11 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.22, 463.11 and 236.68 is: 354.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.22 : 463.11 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.22/463.11 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.22x = 463.11 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.22x = 109,608.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,608.87/309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.47

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