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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.23, 469.95 and 151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.23, 469.95 and 151.03 is: 226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.23 : 469.95 = 151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.23/469.95 = 151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.23x = 469.95 × 151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.23x = 70,976.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,976.55/313.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.60

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