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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.02, 466.02 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.02, 466.02 and 276.40 is: 414.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.02 : 466.02 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.02/466.02 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.02x = 466.02 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.02x = 128,807.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,807.93/311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.15

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