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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.93, 474.36 and 193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.93, 474.36 and 193.83 is: 291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.93 : 474.36 = 193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.93/474.36 = 193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.93x = 474.36 × 193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.93x = 91,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,942.69/315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.02

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