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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.07, 466.56 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.07, 466.56 and 94.59 is: 141.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.07 : 466.56 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.07/466.56 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.07x = 466.56 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.07x = 44,131.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,131.91/311.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.87

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