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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.05, 466.05 and 245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.05, 466.05 and 245.80 is: 368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.05 : 466.05 = 245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.05/466.05 = 245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.05x = 466.05 × 245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.05x = 114,555.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,555.09/311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.29

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