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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.17, 704.07 and 366.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.17, 704.07 and 366.21 is: 549.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.17 : 704.07 = 366.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.17/704.07 = 366.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.17x = 704.07 × 366.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.17x = 257,837.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,837.47/469.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.56

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