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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.05, 464.82 and 114.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.05, 464.82 and 114.93 is: 172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.05 : 464.82 = 114.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.05/464.82 = 114.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.05x = 464.82 × 114.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.05x = 53,420.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,420.45/310.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.30

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