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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.19, 703.76 and 224.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.19, 703.76 and 224.98 is: 337.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.19 : 703.76 = 224.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.19/703.76 = 224.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.19x = 703.76 × 224.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.19x = 158,330.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,330.73/469.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.45

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