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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 466.70 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 466.70 and 128.46 is: 192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 466.70 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/466.70 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 466.70 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 59,949.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,949.95/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.67

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