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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.04, 468.87 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.04, 468.87 and 202.97 is: 304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.04 : 468.87 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.04/468.87 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.04x = 468.87 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.04x = 95,166.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,166.54/313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.01

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