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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.04, 465.26 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.04, 465.26 and 207.36 is: 311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.04 : 465.26 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.04/465.26 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.04x = 465.26 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.04x = 96,476.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,476.31/310.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.17

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