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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.05, 469.58 and 96.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.05, 469.58 and 96.63 is: 144.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.05 : 469.58 = 96.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.05/469.58 = 96.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.05x = 469.58 × 96.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.05x = 45,375.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,375.52/313.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.95

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