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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.56, 464.28 and 93.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.56, 464.28 and 93.08 is: 139.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.56 : 464.28 = 93.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.56/464.28 = 93.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.56x = 464.28 × 93.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.56x = 43,216.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,216.34/309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.61

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