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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.97, 434.75 and 190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.97, 434.75 and 190.67 is: 263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.97 : 434.75 = 190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.97/434.75 = 190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.97x = 434.75 × 190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.97x = 82,890.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,890.66/314.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.17

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