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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.33, 467.10 and 190.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.33, 467.10 and 190.37 is: 285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.33 : 467.10 = 190.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.33/467.10 = 190.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.33x = 467.10 × 190.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.33x = 88,922.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,922.99/311.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.62

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