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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.19, 702.86 and 263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.19, 702.86 and 263.13 is: 394.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.19 : 702.86 = 263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.19/702.86 = 263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.19x = 702.86 × 263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.19x = 184,942.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,942.24/469.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.18

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