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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.61, 464.43 and 93.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.61, 464.43 and 93.19 is: 139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.61 : 464.43 = 93.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.61/464.43 = 93.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.61x = 464.43 × 93.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.61x = 43,280.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,280.23/309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.79

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