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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.06, 703.58 and 144.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.06, 703.58 and 144.41 is: 216.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.06 : 703.58 = 144.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.06/703.58 = 144.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.06x = 703.58 × 144.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.06x = 101,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,605.02/469.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.62

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