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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.22, 647.31 and 351.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.22, 647.31 and 351.58 is: 486.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.22 : 647.31 = 351.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.22/647.31 = 351.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.22x = 647.31 × 351.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.22x = 227,581.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,581.25/468.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.06

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