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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.31, 465.47 and 93.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.31, 465.47 and 93.89 is: 140.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.31 : 465.47 = 93.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.31/465.47 = 93.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.31x = 465.47 × 93.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.31x = 43,700.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,700.18/310.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.83

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