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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.06, 464.76 and 155.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.06, 464.76 and 155.74 is: 233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.06 : 464.76 = 155.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.06/464.76 = 155.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.06x = 464.76 × 155.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.06x = 72,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,381.72/310.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.44

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