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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.13, 467 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.13, 467 and 148.93 is: 223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.13 : 467 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.13/467 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.13x = 467 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.13x = 69,550.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,550.31/311.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.54

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