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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.19, 703.78 and 180.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.19, 703.78 and 180.69 is: 271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.19 : 703.78 = 180.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.19/703.78 = 180.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.19x = 703.78 × 180.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.19x = 127,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,165.56/469.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.04

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