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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.33, 465 and 207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.33, 465 and 207.46 is: 310.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.33 : 465 = 207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.33/465 = 207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.33x = 465 × 207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.33x = 96,468.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,468.90/310.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.86

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