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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.11, 465.26 and 136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.11, 465.26 and 136.71 is: 205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.11 : 465.26 = 136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.11/465.26 = 136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.11x = 465.26 × 136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.11x = 63,605.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,605.69/310.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.11

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