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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.09, 469.67 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.09, 469.67 and 96.68 is: 145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.09 : 469.67 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.09/469.67 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.09x = 469.67 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.09x = 45,407.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,407.21/313.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.03

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