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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.05, 465.08 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.05, 465.08 and 136.62 is: 204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.05 : 465.08 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.05/465.08 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.05x = 465.08 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.05x = 63,538.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,538.55/310.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.93

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