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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.03, 702.75 and 263.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.03, 702.75 and 263.47 is: 394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.03 : 702.75 = 263.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.03/702.75 = 263.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.03x = 702.75 × 263.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.03x = 185,153.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,153.54/469.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.76

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