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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.25, 464.00 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.25, 464.00 and 135.83 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.25 : 464.00 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.25/464.00 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.25x = 464.00 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.25x = 63,022.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,022.97/309.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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