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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.74, 701.02 and 351.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.74, 701.02 and 351.90 is: 526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.74 : 701.02 = 351.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.74/701.02 = 351.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.74x = 701.02 × 351.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.74x = 246,688.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,688.94/468.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.28

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