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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.19, 469.42 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.19, 469.42 and 235.91 is: 353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.19 : 469.42 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.19/469.42 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.19x = 469.42 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.19x = 110,737.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,737.94/313.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.58

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