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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.13, 477.75 and 311.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.13, 477.75 and 311.27 is: 465.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.13 : 477.75 = 311.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.13/477.75 = 311.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.13x = 477.75 × 311.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.13x = 148,707.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,707.61/319.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.98

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