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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.23, 466.02 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.23, 466.02 and 223.83 is: 336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.23 : 466.02 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.23/466.02 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.23x = 466.02 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.23x = 104,309.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,309.26/310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.23

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