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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.12, 703.04 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.12, 703.04 and 332.16 is: 497.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.12 : 703.04 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.12/703.04 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.12x = 703.04 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.12x = 233,521.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,521.77/469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.79

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