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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.53, 474.53 and 128.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.53, 474.53 and 128.93 is: 193.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.53 : 474.53 = 128.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.53/474.53 = 128.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.53x = 474.53 × 128.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.53x = 61,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,181.69/316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.29

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