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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.94, 702.69 and 346.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.94, 702.69 and 346.63 is: 519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.94 : 702.69 = 346.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.94/702.69 = 346.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.94x = 702.69 × 346.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.94x = 243,573.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,573.43/468.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.41

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