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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 436.15 and 191.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 436.15 and 191.69 is: 264.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 436.15 = 191.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/436.15 = 191.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 436.15 × 191.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 83,605.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,605.59/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.54

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