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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.31, 465.52 and 104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.31, 465.52 and 104.83 is: 157.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.31 : 465.52 = 104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.31/465.52 = 104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.31x = 465.52 × 104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.31x = 48,801.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,801.36/310.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.27

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