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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.22, 536.00 and 310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.22, 536.00 and 310.02 is: 463.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.22 : 536.00 = 310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.22/536.00 = 310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.22x = 536.00 × 310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.22x = 166,169.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,169.17/358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.88

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