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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 473.64 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 473.64 and 207.04 is: 311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 473.64 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/473.64 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 473.64 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 98,062.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,062.43/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.27

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