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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.09, 703.09 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.09, 703.09 and 225.28 is: 337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.09 : 703.09 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.09/703.09 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.09x = 703.09 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.09x = 158,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,392.12/469.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.66

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