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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.07, 467.34 and 243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.07, 467.34 and 243.70 is: 364.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.07 : 467.34 = 243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.07/467.34 = 243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.07x = 467.34 × 243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.07x = 113,890.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,890.76/312.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.95

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