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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.08, 434.86 and 190.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.08, 434.86 and 190.75 is: 263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.08 : 434.86 = 190.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.08/434.86 = 190.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.08x = 434.86 × 190.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.08x = 82,949.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,949.55/315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.27

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