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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.82, 469.22 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.82, 469.22 and 93.44 is: 140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.82 : 469.22 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.82/469.22 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.82x = 469.22 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.82x = 43,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,842.25/312.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.15

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