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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.10, 703.28 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.10, 703.28 and 160.76 is: 241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.10 : 703.28 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.10/703.28 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.10x = 703.28 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.10x = 113,059.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,059.29/469.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.01

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