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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.80, 466.56 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.80, 466.56 and 195.36 is: 293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.80 : 466.56 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.80/466.56 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.80x = 466.56 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.80x = 91,147.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,147.16/310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.27

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