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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.11, 465.30 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.11, 465.30 and 180.24 is: 270.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.11 : 465.30 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.11/465.30 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.11x = 465.30 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.11x = 83,865.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,865.67/310.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.44

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