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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.23, 469.97 and 292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.23, 469.97 and 292.59 is: 439.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.23 : 469.97 = 292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.23/469.97 = 292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.23x = 469.97 × 292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.23x = 137,507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,507.06/313.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.00

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