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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.05, 464.97 and 207.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.05, 464.97 and 207.31 is: 310.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.05 : 464.97 = 207.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.05/464.97 = 207.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.05x = 464.97 × 207.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.05x = 96,391.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,391.67/310.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.89

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