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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.32, 464 and 103.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.32, 464 and 103.94 is: 155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.32 : 464 = 103.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.32/464 = 103.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.32x = 464 × 103.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.32x = 48,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,228.16/309.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.92

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