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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.18, 469.90 and 274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.18, 469.90 and 274.76 is: 410.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.18 : 469.90 = 274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.18/469.90 = 274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.18x = 469.90 × 274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.18x = 129,109.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,109.72/314.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.94

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