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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.22, 469.41 and 226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.22, 469.41 and 226.84 is: 339.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.22 : 469.41 = 226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.22/469.41 = 226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.22x = 469.41 × 226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.22x = 106,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,480.96/313.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.96

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