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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.08, 465.10 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.08, 465.10 and 104.68 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.08 : 465.10 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.08/465.10 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.08x = 465.10 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.08x = 48,686.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,686.67/310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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