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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.00, 469.09 and 221.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.00, 469.09 and 221.75 is: 332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.00 : 469.09 = 221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.00/469.09 = 221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.00x = 469.09 × 221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.00x = 104,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,023.04/313.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.34

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