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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.15, 465.19 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.15, 465.19 and 104.70 is: 157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.15 : 465.19 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.15/465.19 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.15x = 465.19 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.15x = 48,702.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,702.81/310.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.03

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