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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.02, 465.10 and 218.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.02, 465.10 and 218.89 is: 328.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.02 : 465.10 = 218.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.02/465.10 = 218.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.02x = 465.10 × 218.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.02x = 101,805.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,805.74/310.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.39

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