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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.66, 469 and 130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.66, 469 and 130.06 is: 195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.66 : 469 = 130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.66/469 = 130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.66x = 469 × 130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.66x = 60,998.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,998.14/312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.09

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