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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 464.01 and 89.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 464.01 and 89.97 is: 134.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 464.01 = 89.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/464.01 = 89.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 464.01 × 89.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 41,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,746.98/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.96

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