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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.22, 464.75 and 295.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.22, 464.75 and 295.43 is: 441.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.22 : 464.75 = 295.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.22/464.75 = 295.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.22x = 464.75 × 295.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.22x = 137,297.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,297.29/311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.16

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