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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.04, 468.83 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.04, 468.83 and 175.80 is: 263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.04 : 468.83 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.04/468.83 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.04x = 468.83 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.04x = 82,420.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,420.31/313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.29

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