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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.93, 464.81 and 223.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.93, 464.81 and 223.00 is: 334.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.93 : 464.81 = 223.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.93/464.81 = 223.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.93x = 464.81 × 223.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.93x = 103,652.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,652.10/309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.44

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