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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.03, 703.34 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.03, 703.34 and 144.22 is: 216.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.03 : 703.34 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.03/703.34 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.03x = 703.34 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.03x = 101,431.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,431.46/469.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.26

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