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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.13, 464.91 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.13, 464.91 and 115.02 is: 172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.13 : 464.91 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.13/464.91 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.13x = 464.91 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.13x = 53,475.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,475.69/310.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.43

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