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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 466.76 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 466.76 and 94.76 is: 142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 466.76 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/466.76 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 466.76 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 44,227.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,227.37/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.14

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