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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.54, 469.94 and 310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.54, 469.94 and 310.12 is: 464.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.54 : 469.94 = 310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.54/469.94 = 310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.54x = 469.94 × 310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.54x = 145,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,737.79/313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.81

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