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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.22, 474.90 and 195.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.22, 474.90 and 195.11 is: 292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.22 : 474.90 = 195.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.22/474.90 = 195.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.22x = 474.90 × 195.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.22x = 92,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,657.74/317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.09

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