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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.41, 702.64 and 275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.41, 702.64 and 275.63 is: 413.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.41 : 702.64 = 275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.41/702.64 = 275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.41x = 702.64 × 275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.41x = 193,664.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,664.46/468.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.46

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