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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.04, 465.08 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.04, 465.08 and 104.66 is: 156.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.04 : 465.08 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.04/465.08 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.04x = 465.08 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.04x = 48,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,672.42/310.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.99

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