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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.08, 464.95 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.08, 464.95 and 104.54 is: 156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.08 : 464.95 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.08/464.95 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.08x = 464.95 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.08x = 48,605.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,605.87/310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.75

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