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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469, 703.32 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469, 703.32 and 135.44 is: 203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469 : 703.32 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469/703.32 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469x = 703.32 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469x = 95,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,257.66/469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.11

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