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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.24, 469.89 and 148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.24, 469.89 and 148.69 is: 223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.24 : 469.89 = 148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.24/469.89 = 148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.24x = 469.89 × 148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.24x = 69,867.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,867.94/313.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.05

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