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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.01, 465.03 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.01, 465.03 and 147.83 is: 221.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.01 : 465.03 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.01/465.03 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.01x = 465.03 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.01x = 68,743.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,743.06/310.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.75

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