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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.93, 466.38 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.93, 466.38 and 303.18 is: 454.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.93 : 466.38 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.93/466.38 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.93x = 466.38 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.93x = 141,397.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,397.09/310.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.76

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