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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.13, 647.36 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.13, 647.36 and 269.90 is: 372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.13 : 647.36 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.13/647.36 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.13x = 647.36 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.13x = 174,719.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,719.90/469.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.43

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