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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.27, 463.98 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.27, 463.98 and 92.84 is: 139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.27 : 463.98 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.27/463.98 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.27x = 463.98 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.27x = 43,075.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,075.90/309.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.28

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