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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.99, 464.51 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.99, 464.51 and 195.75 is: 293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.99 : 464.51 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.99/464.51 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.99x = 464.51 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.99x = 90,926.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,926.85/309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.32

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