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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.26, 463.92 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.26, 463.92 and 103.77 is: 155.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.26 : 463.92 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.26/463.92 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.26x = 463.92 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.26x = 48,140.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,140.98/309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.67

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