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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.04, 468.03 and 95.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.04, 468.03 and 95.62 is: 143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.04 : 468.03 = 95.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.04/468.03 = 95.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.04x = 468.03 × 95.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.04x = 44,753.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,753.03/312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.42

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