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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.03, 464.92 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.03, 464.92 and 104.55 is: 156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.03 : 464.92 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.03/464.92 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.03x = 464.92 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.03x = 48,607.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,607.39/310.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.78

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