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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.24, 703.08 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.24, 703.08 and 365.76 is: 549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.24 : 703.08 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.24/703.08 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.24x = 703.08 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.24x = 257,158.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,158.54/468.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.20

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