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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.07, 703.36 and 274.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.07, 703.36 and 274.45 is: 411.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.07 : 703.36 = 274.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.07/703.36 = 274.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.07x = 703.36 × 274.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.07x = 193,034.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,034.71/469.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.53

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