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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.05, 464.73 and 156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.05, 464.73 and 156.11 is: 233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.05 : 464.73 = 156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.05/464.73 = 156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.05x = 464.73 × 156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.05x = 72,547.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,547.06/310.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.99

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