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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.43, 467.04 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.43, 467.04 and 94.98 is: 142.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.43 : 467.04 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.43/467.04 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.43x = 467.04 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.43x = 44,359.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,359.46/311.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.44

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