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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 703.86 and 366.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 703.86 and 366.57 is: 550.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 703.86 = 366.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/703.86 = 366.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 703.86 × 366.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 258,013.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,013.96/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.04

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