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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.04, 464.48 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.04, 464.48 and 155.80 is: 233.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.04 : 464.48 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.04/464.48 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.04x = 464.48 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.04x = 72,365.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,365.98/310.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.41

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