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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.02, 469.58 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.02, 469.58 and 117.99 is: 177.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.02 : 469.58 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.02/469.58 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.02x = 469.58 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.02x = 55,405.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,405.15/313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.00

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