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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.29, 469.94 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.29, 469.94 and 190.76 is: 286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.29 : 469.94 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.29/469.94 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.29x = 469.94 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.29x = 89,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,642.45/313.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.13

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