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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.41, 469.48 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.41, 469.48 and 150.60 is: 225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.41 : 469.48 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.41/469.48 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.41x = 469.48 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.41x = 70,703.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,703.69/313.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.59

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