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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.28, 702.32 and 330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.28, 702.32 and 330.94 is: 496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.28 : 702.32 = 330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.28/702.32 = 330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.28x = 702.32 × 330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.28x = 232,422.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,422.91/468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.33

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