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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 434.73 and 190.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 434.73 and 190.66 is: 263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 434.73 = 190.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/434.73 = 190.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 434.73 × 190.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 82,885.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,885.62/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.10

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