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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.92, 703.41 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.92, 703.41 and 347.96 is: 521.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.92 : 703.41 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.92/703.41 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.92x = 703.41 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.92x = 244,759.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,759.00/468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.96

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