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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.17, 469.77 and 96.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.17, 469.77 and 96.75 is: 145.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.17 : 469.77 = 96.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.17/469.77 = 96.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.17x = 469.77 × 96.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.17x = 45,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,450.25/313.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.13

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