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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.07, 469.61 and 169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.07, 469.61 and 169.07 is: 253.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.07 : 469.61 = 169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.07/469.61 = 169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.07x = 469.61 × 169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.07x = 79,396.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,396.96/313.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.61

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