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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.02, 467.69 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.02, 467.69 and 129.15 is: 193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.02 : 467.69 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.02/467.69 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.02x = 467.69 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.02x = 60,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,401.52/312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.59

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