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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.22, 467.94 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.22, 467.94 and 129.52 is: 194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.22 : 467.94 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.22/467.94 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.22x = 467.94 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.22x = 60,607.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,607.59/312.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.12

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