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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.48, 470.12 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.48, 470.12 and 94.08 is: 141.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.48 : 470.12 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.48/470.12 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.48x = 470.12 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.48x = 44,228.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,228.89/313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.09

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