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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.12, 466.91 and 219.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.12, 466.91 and 219.91 is: 330.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.12 : 466.91 = 219.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.12/466.91 = 219.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.12x = 466.91 × 219.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.12x = 102,678.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,678.18/311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.03

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