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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.85, 465.44 and 164.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.85, 465.44 and 164.29 is: 246.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.85 : 465.44 = 164.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.85/465.44 = 164.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.85x = 465.44 × 164.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.85x = 76,467.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,467.33/310.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.00

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