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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.19, 702.13 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.19, 702.13 and 236.94 is: 355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.19 : 702.13 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.19/702.13 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.19x = 702.13 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.19x = 166,362.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,362.68/468.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.33

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