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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.06, 647.16 and 294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.06, 647.16 and 294.46 is: 406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.06 : 647.16 = 294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.06/647.16 = 294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.06x = 647.16 × 294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.06x = 190,562.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,562.73/469.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.27

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