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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469, 646.98 and 351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469, 646.98 and 351.16 is: 484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469 : 646.98 = 351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469/646.98 = 351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469x = 646.98 × 351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469x = 227,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,193.50/469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.42

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