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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.75, 647.28 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.75, 647.28 and 352.92 is: 487.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.75 : 647.28 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.75/647.28 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.75x = 647.28 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.75x = 228,438.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,438.06/468.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.33

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