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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.48, 467.08 and 95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.48, 467.08 and 95 is: 142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.48 : 467.08 = 95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.48/467.08 = 95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.48x = 467.08 × 95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.48x = 44,372.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,372.60/311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.46

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