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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 465.00 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 465.00 and 303.16 is: 453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 465.00 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/465.00 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 465.00 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 140,969.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,969.79/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.83

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