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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.27, 469.90 and 96.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.27, 469.90 and 96.83 is: 145.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.27 : 469.90 = 96.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.27/469.90 = 96.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.27x = 469.90 × 96.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.27x = 45,499.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,499.95/313.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.24

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