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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.31, 469.88 and 130.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.31, 469.88 and 130.70 is: 196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.31 : 469.88 = 130.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.31/469.88 = 130.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.31x = 469.88 × 130.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.31x = 61,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,415.06/313.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.02

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