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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.07, 469.43 and 297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.07, 469.43 and 297.38 is: 443.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.07 : 469.43 = 297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.07/469.43 = 297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.07x = 469.43 × 297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.07x = 139,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,599.57/315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.08

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