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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.31, 470.19 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.31, 470.19 and 151.01 is: 226.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.31 : 470.19 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.31/470.19 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.31x = 470.19 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.31x = 71,003.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,003.37/313.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.62

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