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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.03, 466.59 and 128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.03, 466.59 and 128.37 is: 192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.03 : 466.59 = 128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.03/466.59 = 128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.03x = 466.59 × 128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.03x = 59,896.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,896.16/311.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.57

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