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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.22, 465.08 and 156.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.22, 465.08 and 156.07 is: 233.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.22 : 465.08 = 156.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.22/465.08 = 156.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.22x = 465.08 × 156.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.22x = 72,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,585.04/310.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.98

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