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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310, 465 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310, 465 and 117.60 is: 176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310 : 465 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310/465 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310x = 465 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310x = 54,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,684/310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.40

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