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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.03, 702.97 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.03, 702.97 and 274.12 is: 410.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.03 : 702.97 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.03/702.97 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.03x = 702.97 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.03x = 192,698.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,698.14/469.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.84

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