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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.34, 466.77 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.34, 466.77 and 164.90 is: 247.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.34 : 466.77 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.34/466.77 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.34x = 466.77 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.34x = 76,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,972.16/311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.23

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