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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 703.56 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 703.56 and 160.92 is: 241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 703.56 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/703.56 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 703.56 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 113,216.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,216.88/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.36

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