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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.02, 466.24 and 291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.02, 466.24 and 291.69 is: 438.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.02 : 466.24 = 291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.02/466.24 = 291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.02x = 466.24 × 291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.02x = 135,997.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,997.55/310.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.67

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