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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.05, 702.99 and 263.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.05, 702.99 and 263.77 is: 395.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.05 : 702.99 = 263.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.05/702.99 = 263.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.05x = 702.99 × 263.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.05x = 185,424.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,424.82/469.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.32

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