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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.29, 469.94 and 295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.29, 469.94 and 295.47 is: 443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.29 : 469.94 = 295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.29/469.94 = 295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.29x = 469.94 × 295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.29x = 138,853.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,853.17/313.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.21

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