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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.13, 467.64 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.13, 467.64 and 269.88 is: 403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.13 : 467.64 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.13/467.64 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.13x = 467.64 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.13x = 126,207.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,207.70/313.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.06

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