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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.12, 469.09 and 310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.12, 469.09 and 310.73 is: 464.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.12 : 469.09 = 310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.12/469.09 = 310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.12x = 469.09 × 310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.12x = 145,760.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,760.34/314.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.03

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