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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.31, 464.04 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.31, 464.04 and 116.94 is: 175.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.31 : 464.04 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.31/464.04 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.31x = 464.04 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.31x = 54,264.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,264.84/309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.44

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