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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 465.48 and 136.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 465.48 and 136.95 is: 205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 465.48 = 136.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/465.48 = 136.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 465.48 × 136.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 63,747.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,747.49/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.43

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