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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.11, 464.05 and 283.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.11, 464.05 and 283.43 is: 422.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.11 : 464.05 = 283.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.11/464.05 = 283.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.11x = 464.05 × 283.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.11x = 131,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,525.69/311.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.76

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