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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.02, 703.06 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.02, 703.06 and 338.94 is: 508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.02 : 703.06 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.02/703.06 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.02x = 703.06 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.02x = 238,295.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,295.16/469.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.07

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