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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 466.63 and 105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 466.63 and 105.61 is: 158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 466.63 = 105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/466.63 = 105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 466.63 × 105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 49,280.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,280.79/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.44

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