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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.15, 439.10 and 193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.15, 439.10 and 193.83 is: 267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.15 : 439.10 = 193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.15/439.10 = 193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.15x = 439.10 × 193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.15x = 85,109.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,109.78/318.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.51

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