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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.06, 468.18 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.06, 468.18 and 106.68 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.06 : 468.18 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.06/468.18 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.06x = 468.18 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.06x = 49,945.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,945.44/312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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