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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.04, 647.74 and 436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.04, 647.74 and 436.28 is: 602.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.04 : 647.74 = 436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.04/647.74 = 436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.04x = 647.74 × 436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.04x = 282,596.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,596.01/469.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.50

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