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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.05, 465.48 and 269.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.05, 465.48 and 269.91 is: 405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.05 : 465.48 = 269.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.05/465.48 = 269.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.05x = 465.48 × 269.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.05x = 125,637.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,637.71/310.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.22

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