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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.07, 469.77 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.07, 469.77 and 176.12 is: 264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.07 : 469.77 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.07/469.77 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.07x = 469.77 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.07x = 82,735.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,735.01/313.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.27

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