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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.05, 647.83 and 358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.05, 647.83 and 358.28 is: 494.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.05 : 647.83 = 358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.05/647.83 = 358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.05x = 647.83 × 358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.05x = 232,104.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,104.53/469.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.84

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