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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.01, 467.93 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.01, 467.93 and 92.63 is: 138.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.01 : 467.93 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.01/467.93 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.01x = 467.93 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.01x = 43,344.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,344.36/312.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.92

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