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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.14, 469.28 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.14, 469.28 and 175.92 is: 263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.14 : 469.28 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.14/469.28 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.14x = 469.28 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.14x = 82,555.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,555.74/313.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.64

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