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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.07, 702.80 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.07, 702.80 and 225.08 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.07 : 702.80 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.07/702.80 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.07x = 702.80 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.07x = 158,185.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,185.70/469.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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