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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.03, 702.05 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.03, 702.05 and 121.34 is: 182.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.03 : 702.05 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.03/702.05 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.03x = 702.05 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.03x = 85,183.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,183.95/468.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.00

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