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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.06, 464.93 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.06, 464.93 and 155.94 is: 233.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.06 : 464.93 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.06/464.93 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.06x = 464.93 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.06x = 72,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,501.18/310.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.83

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