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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.14, 469.98 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.14, 469.98 and 210.94 is: 315.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.14 : 469.98 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.14/469.98 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.14x = 469.98 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.14x = 99,137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,137.58/314.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.58

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