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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.06, 465.64 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.06, 465.64 and 267.32 is: 400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.06 : 465.64 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.06/465.64 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.06x = 465.64 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.06x = 124,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,474.88/311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.16

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