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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.70, 467.58 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.70, 467.58 and 106.22 is: 159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.70 : 467.58 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.70/467.58 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.70x = 467.58 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.70x = 49,664.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,664.01/311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.33

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