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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.44, 467.97 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.44, 467.97 and 234.90 is: 352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.44 : 467.97 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.44/467.97 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.44x = 467.97 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.44x = 109,926.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,926.15/311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.96

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