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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.02, 647.27 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.02, 647.27 and 282.60 is: 390.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.02 : 647.27 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.02/647.27 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.02x = 647.27 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.02x = 182,917.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,917.09/469.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.00

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