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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.29, 470.04 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.29, 470.04 and 150.99 is: 226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.29 : 470.04 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.29/470.04 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.29x = 470.04 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.29x = 70,971.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,971.34/313.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.54

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