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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.28, 465.25 and 104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.28, 465.25 and 104.79 is: 157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.28 : 465.25 = 104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.28/465.25 = 104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.28x = 465.25 × 104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.28x = 48,755.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,755.30/310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.13

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