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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.05, 466.51 and 148.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.05, 466.51 and 148.65 is: 222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.05 : 466.51 = 148.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.05/466.51 = 148.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.05x = 466.51 × 148.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.05x = 69,346.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,346.71/311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.94

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