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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.27, 464.93 and 156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.27, 464.93 and 156.04 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.27 : 464.93 = 156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.27/464.93 = 156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.27x = 464.93 × 156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.27x = 72,547.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,547.68/310.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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