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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.24, 469.56 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.24, 469.56 and 151.04 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.24 : 469.56 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.24/469.56 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.24x = 469.56 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.24x = 70,922.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,922.34/313.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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