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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.46, 469.91 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.46, 469.91 and 151.25 is: 226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.46 : 469.91 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.46/469.91 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.46x = 469.91 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.46x = 71,075.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,075.44/313.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.75

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