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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.04, 647.02 and 291.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.04, 647.02 and 291.89 is: 402.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.04 : 647.02 = 291.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.04/647.02 = 291.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.04x = 647.02 × 291.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.04x = 188,858.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,858.67/469.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.65

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