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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.14, 464.94 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.14, 464.94 and 214.02 is: 320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.14 : 464.94 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.14/464.94 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.14x = 464.94 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.14x = 99,506.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,506.46/310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.84

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