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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.31, 463.79 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.31, 463.79 and 126.83 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.31 : 463.79 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.31/463.79 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.31x = 463.79 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.31x = 58,820.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,820.64/309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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