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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 647.01 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 647.01 and 321.48 is: 443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 647.01 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/647.01 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 647.01 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 208,000.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,000.77/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.42

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