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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310, 467.19 and 292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310, 467.19 and 292.36 is: 440.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310 : 467.19 = 292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310/467.19 = 292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310x = 467.19 × 292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310x = 136,587.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,587.67/310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.61

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