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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.06, 647.57 and 311.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.06, 647.57 and 311.91 is: 430.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.06 : 647.57 = 311.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.06/647.57 = 311.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.06x = 647.57 × 311.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.06x = 201,980.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,980.16/469.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.61

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