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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.07, 470.95 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.07, 470.95 and 128.94 is: 193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.07 : 470.95 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.07/470.95 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.07x = 470.95 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.07x = 60,725.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,725.45/314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.35

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