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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 467.17 and 300.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 467.17 and 300.11 is: 450.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 467.17 = 300.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/467.17 = 300.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 467.17 × 300.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 140,199.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,199.30/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.74

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