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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.02, 464.15 and 236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.02, 464.15 and 236.81 is: 354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.02 : 464.15 = 236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.02/464.15 = 236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.02x = 464.15 × 236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.02x = 109,915.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,915.36/310.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.54

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