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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.32, 466.53 and 206.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.32, 466.53 and 206.99 is: 310.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.32 : 466.53 = 206.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.32/466.53 = 206.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.32x = 466.53 × 206.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.32x = 96,565.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,565.69/311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.18

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