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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.00, 430.45 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.00, 430.45 and 193.93 is: 267.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.00 : 430.45 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.00/430.45 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.00x = 430.45 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.00x = 83,479.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,479.12/312.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.56

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