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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.08, 702.08 and 338.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.08, 702.08 and 338.69 is: 508.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.08 : 702.08 = 338.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.08/702.08 = 338.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.08x = 702.08 × 338.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.08x = 237,787.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,787.54/468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.00

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