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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.91, 703.48 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.91, 703.48 and 337.28 is: 506.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.91 : 703.48 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.91/703.48 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.91x = 703.48 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.91x = 237,269.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,269.73/468.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.00

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