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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.75, 469.12 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.75, 469.12 and 129.94 is: 194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.75 : 469.12 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.75/469.12 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.75x = 469.12 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.75x = 60,957.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,957.45/312.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.91

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