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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.02, 703.59 and 160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.02, 703.59 and 160.93 is: 241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.02 : 703.59 = 160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.02/703.59 = 160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.02x = 703.59 × 160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.02x = 113,226.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,226.38/469.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.41

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