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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.76, 470.75 and 192.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.76, 470.75 and 192.11 is: 288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.76 : 470.75 = 192.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.76/470.75 = 192.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.76x = 470.75 × 192.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.76x = 90,435.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,435.78/313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.23

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