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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.73, 466.00 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.73, 466.00 and 137.31 is: 205.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.73 : 466.00 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.73/466.00 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.73x = 466.00 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.73x = 63,984.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,984.37/310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.92

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