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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.52, 464.76 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.52, 464.76 and 228.92 is: 342.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.52 : 464.76 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.52/464.76 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.52x = 464.76 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.52x = 106,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,392.86/310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.63

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