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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.93, 465.85 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.93, 465.85 and 195.64 is: 293.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.93 : 465.85 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.93/465.85 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.93x = 465.85 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.93x = 91,138.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,138.89/310.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.12

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