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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.04, 646.54 and 375.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.04, 646.54 and 375.49 is: 517.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.04 : 646.54 = 375.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.04/646.54 = 375.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.04x = 646.54 × 375.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.04x = 242,769.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,769.30/469.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.59

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