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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.15, 703.74 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.15, 703.74 and 276.64 is: 414.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.15 : 703.74 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.15/703.74 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.15x = 703.74 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.15x = 194,682.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,682.63/469.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.97

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