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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.02, 466.58 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.02, 466.58 and 128.43 is: 192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.02 : 466.58 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.02/466.58 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.02x = 466.58 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.02x = 59,922.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,922.87/311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.67

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