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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.53, 470.76 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.53, 470.76 and 192.30 is: 288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.53 : 470.76 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.53/470.76 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.53x = 470.76 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.53x = 90,527.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,527.15/313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.74

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