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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 466.56 and 293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 466.56 and 293.22 is: 439.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 466.56 = 293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/466.56 = 293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 466.56 × 293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 136,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,804.72/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.83

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