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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.76, 703.68 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.76, 703.68 and 366.16 is: 549.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.76 : 703.68 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.76/703.68 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.76x = 703.68 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.76x = 257,659.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,659.47/468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.66

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