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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 464.90 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 464.90 and 195.16 is: 292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 464.90 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/464.90 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 464.90 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 90,729.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,729.88/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.09

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