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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.12, 468.10 and 106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.12, 468.10 and 106.73 is: 160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.12 : 468.10 = 106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.12/468.10 = 106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.12x = 468.10 × 106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.12x = 49,961.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,961.89/312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.07

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