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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.04, 467.98 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.04, 467.98 and 95.59 is: 143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.04 : 467.98 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.04/467.98 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.04x = 467.98 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.04x = 44,734.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,734.21/312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.36

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