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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310, 464.98 and 93.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310, 464.98 and 93.60 is: 140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310 : 464.98 = 93.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310/464.98 = 93.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310x = 464.98 × 93.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310x = 43,522.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,522.13/310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.39

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