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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.08, 465.03 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.08, 465.03 and 218.82 is: 328.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.08 : 465.03 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.08/465.03 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.08x = 465.03 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.08x = 101,757.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,757.86/310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.17

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