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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.71, 464.63 and 93.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.71, 464.63 and 93.30 is: 139.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.71 : 464.63 = 93.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.71/464.63 = 93.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.71x = 464.63 × 93.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.71x = 43,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,349.98/309.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.97

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