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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.02, 702.36 and 455.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.02, 702.36 and 455.34 is: 681.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.02 : 702.36 = 455.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.02/702.36 = 455.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.02x = 702.36 × 455.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.02x = 319,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,812.60/469.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.87

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