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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.67, 703.10 and 276.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.67, 703.10 and 276.25 is: 414.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.67 : 703.10 = 276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.67/703.10 = 276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.67x = 703.10 × 276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.67x = 194,231.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,231.38/468.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.43

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