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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.08, 470.99 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.08, 470.99 and 94.64 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.08 : 470.99 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.08/470.99 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.08x = 470.99 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.08x = 44,572.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,572.38/314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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