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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.18, 464.96 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.18, 464.96 and 155.64 is: 233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.18 : 464.96 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.18/464.96 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.18x = 464.96 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.18x = 72,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,363.27/310.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.29

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