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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.04, 469.46 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.04, 469.46 and 264.32 is: 396.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.04 : 469.46 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.04/469.46 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.04x = 469.46 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.04x = 124,087.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,087.67/313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.40

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