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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.23, 467.52 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.23, 467.52 and 190.32 is: 284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.23 : 467.52 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.23/467.52 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.23x = 467.52 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.23x = 88,978.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,978.41/312.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.98

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