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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.11, 469.67 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.11, 469.67 and 197.73 is: 296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.11 : 469.67 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.11/469.67 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.11x = 469.67 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.11x = 92,866.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,866.86/313.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.60

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