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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.07, 466.56 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.07, 466.56 and 148.68 is: 223.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.07 : 466.56 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.07/466.56 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.07x = 466.56 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.07x = 69,368.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,368.14/311.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.00

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