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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.28, 464.89 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.28, 464.89 and 200.48 is: 300.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.28 : 464.89 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.28/464.89 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.28x = 464.89 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.28x = 93,198.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,198.70/310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.37

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