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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.74, 465.93 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.74, 465.93 and 128.22 is: 192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.74 : 465.93 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.74/465.93 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.74x = 465.93 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.74x = 59,741.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,741.54/310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.26

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