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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.43, 464.08 and 93.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.43, 464.08 and 93.03 is: 139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.43 : 464.08 = 93.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.43/464.08 = 93.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.43x = 464.08 × 93.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.43x = 43,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,173.36/309.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.53

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