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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.46, 647.04 and 350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.46, 647.04 and 350.96 is: 484.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.46 : 647.04 = 350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.46/647.04 = 350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.46x = 647.04 × 350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.46x = 227,082.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,082.91/468.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.75

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