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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.76, 464.64 and 93.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.76, 464.64 and 93.31 is: 139.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.76 : 464.64 = 93.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.76/464.64 = 93.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.76x = 464.64 × 93.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.76x = 43,355.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,355.56/309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.97

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