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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.98, 467.19 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.98, 467.19 and 269.22 is: 404.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.98 : 467.19 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.98/467.19 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.98x = 467.19 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.98x = 125,776.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,776.89/310.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.45

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