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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.22, 466.86 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.22, 466.86 and 128.64 is: 192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.22 : 466.86 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.22/466.86 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.22x = 466.86 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.22x = 60,056.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,056.87/311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.97

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