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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.16, 703.59 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.16, 703.59 and 140.03 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.16 : 703.59 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.16/703.59 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.16x = 703.59 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.16x = 98,522.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,522.30/469.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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