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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.99, 703.49 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.99, 703.49 and 122.30 is: 183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.99 : 703.49 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.99/703.49 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.99x = 703.49 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.99x = 86,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,032.70/468.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.44

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