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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.14, 468.09 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.14, 468.09 and 106.66 is: 159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.14 : 468.09 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.14/468.09 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.14x = 468.09 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.14x = 49,926.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,926.48/312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.95

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