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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.53, 469.70 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.53, 469.70 and 190.17 is: 284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.53 : 469.70 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.53/469.70 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.53x = 469.70 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.53x = 89,321.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,321.84/313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.89

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