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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.29, 467.08 and 220.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.29, 467.08 and 220.57 is: 330.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.29 : 467.08 = 220.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.29/467.08 = 220.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.29x = 467.08 × 220.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.29x = 103,023.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,023.84/311.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.96

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