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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.86, 466.16 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.86, 466.16 and 195.44 is: 293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.86 : 466.16 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.86/466.16 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.86x = 466.16 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.86x = 91,103.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,103.00/310.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.07

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