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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.02, 702.76 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.02, 702.76 and 331.84 is: 497.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.02 : 702.76 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.02/702.76 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.02x = 702.76 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.02x = 233,203.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,203.88/469.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.22

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