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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.73, 465.93 and 102.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.73, 465.93 and 102.47 is: 153.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.73 : 465.93 = 102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.73/465.93 = 102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.73x = 465.93 × 102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.73x = 47,741.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,741.52/310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.65

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