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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.24, 469.38 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.24, 469.38 and 199 is: 298.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.24 : 469.38 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.24/469.38 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.24x = 469.38 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.24x = 93,406.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,406.62/313.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.20

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