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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 702.72 and 414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 702.72 and 414 is: 620.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 702.72 = 414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/702.72 = 414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 702.72 × 414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 290,926.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,926.08/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.21

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