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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.25, 463.70 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.25, 463.70 and 126.77 is: 190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.25 : 463.70 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.25/463.70 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.25x = 463.70 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.25x = 58,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,780.30/309.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.08

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