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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313, 469.34 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313, 469.34 and 226.28 is: 339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313 : 469.34 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313/469.34 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313x = 469.34 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313x = 106,202.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,202.26/313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.30

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