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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.71, 466.09 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.71, 466.09 and 94.30 is: 141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.71 : 466.09 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.71/466.09 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.71x = 466.09 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.71x = 43,950.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,950.89/310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.45

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