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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.00, 647.48 and 311.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.00, 647.48 and 311.85 is: 430.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.00 : 647.48 = 311.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.00/647.48 = 311.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.00x = 647.48 × 311.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.00x = 201,913.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,913.81/469.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.52

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