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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469, 703.26 and 338.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469, 703.26 and 338.92 is: 508.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469 : 703.26 = 338.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469/703.26 = 338.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469x = 703.26 × 338.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469x = 238,348.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,348.88/469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.21

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