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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.61, 465.97 and 128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.61, 465.97 and 128.14 is: 192.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.61 : 465.97 = 128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.61/465.97 = 128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.61x = 465.97 × 128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.61x = 59,707.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,707.07/310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.23

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