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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.07, 465.30 and 147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.07, 465.30 and 147.93 is: 221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.07 : 465.30 = 147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.07/465.30 = 147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.07x = 465.30 × 147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.07x = 68,831.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,831.83/310.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.99

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