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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.31, 467.25 and 219.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.31, 467.25 and 219.97 is: 329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.31 : 467.25 = 219.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.31/467.25 = 219.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.31x = 467.25 × 219.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.31x = 102,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,780.98/312.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.10

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