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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.91, 466.22 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.91, 466.22 and 125.76 is: 188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.91 : 466.22 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.91/466.22 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.91x = 466.22 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.91x = 58,632.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,632.14/310.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.58

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