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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.07, 703.79 and 330.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.07, 703.79 and 330.38 is: 495.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.07 : 703.79 = 330.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.07/703.79 = 330.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.07x = 703.79 × 330.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.07x = 232,516.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,516.49/469.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.70

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