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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.11, 464.82 and 199.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.11, 464.82 and 199.09 is: 298.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.11 : 464.82 = 199.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.11/464.82 = 199.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.11x = 464.82 × 199.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.11x = 92,541.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,541.01/310.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.41

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