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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.05, 546.43 and 311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.05, 546.43 and 311.36 is: 464.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.05 : 546.43 = 311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.05/546.43 = 311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.05x = 546.43 × 311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.05x = 170,136.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,136.44/366.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.79

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