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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.83, 469.16 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.83, 469.16 and 93.39 is: 140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.83 : 469.16 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.83/469.16 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.83x = 469.16 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.83x = 43,812.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,812.98/312.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.05

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