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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.10, 703.89 and 209.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.10, 703.89 and 209.35 is: 314.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.10 : 703.89 = 209.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.10/703.89 = 209.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.10x = 703.89 × 209.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.10x = 147,359.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,359.37/469.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.13

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