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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.91, 701.94 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.91, 701.94 and 376.84 is: 564.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.91 : 701.94 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.91/701.94 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.91x = 701.94 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.91x = 264,517.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,517.31/468.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.11

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