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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.19, 466.59 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.19, 466.59 and 148.84 is: 223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.19 : 466.59 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.19/466.59 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.19x = 466.59 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.19x = 69,447.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,447.26/311.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.17

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