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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.28, 470.04 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.28, 470.04 and 130.64 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.28 : 470.04 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.28/470.04 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.28x = 470.04 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.28x = 61,406.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,406.03/313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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