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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.75, 435.52 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.75, 435.52 and 191.44 is: 264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.75 : 435.52 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.75/435.52 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.75x = 435.52 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.75x = 83,374.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,374.99/315.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.06

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