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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 647.62 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 647.62 and 319.88 is: 441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 647.62 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/647.62 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 647.62 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 207,160.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,160.69/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.63

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