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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.00, 703.49 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.00, 703.49 and 283.94 is: 425.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.00 : 703.49 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.00/703.49 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.00x = 703.49 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.00x = 199,752.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,752.30/469.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.92

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