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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.93, 467.83 and 220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.93, 467.83 and 220.34 is: 330.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.93 : 467.83 = 220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.93/467.83 = 220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.93x = 467.83 × 220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.93x = 103,081.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,081.66/311.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.46

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