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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.02, 469.10 and 174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.02, 469.10 and 174.26 is: 261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.02 : 469.10 = 174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.02/469.10 = 174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.02x = 469.10 × 174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.02x = 81,742.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,742.15/313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.14

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