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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.03, 546.60 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.03, 546.60 and 310.04 is: 464.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.03 : 546.60 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.03/546.60 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.03x = 546.60 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.03x = 169,467.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,467.86/365.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.26

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