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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.11, 703.19 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.11, 703.19 and 176.56 is: 264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.11 : 703.19 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.11/703.19 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.11x = 703.19 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.11x = 124,152.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,152.59/469.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.65

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