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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.03, 465.04 and 181.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.03, 465.04 and 181.69 is: 272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.03 : 465.04 = 181.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.03/465.04 = 181.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.03x = 465.04 × 181.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.03x = 84,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,493.12/310.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.53

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