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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.32, 467 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.32, 467 and 128.76 is: 193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.32 : 467 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.32/467 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.32x = 467 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.32x = 60,130.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,130.92/311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.15

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