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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.21, 469.06 and 204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.21, 469.06 and 204.40 is: 306.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.21 : 469.06 = 204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.21/469.06 = 204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.21x = 469.06 × 204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.21x = 95,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,875.86/313.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.11

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