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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.18, 465.26 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.18, 465.26 and 93.75 is: 140.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.18 : 465.26 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.18/465.26 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.18x = 465.26 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.18x = 43,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,617.66/310.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.62

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