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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.22, 703.89 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.22, 703.89 and 225.54 is: 338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.22 : 703.89 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.22/703.89 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.22x = 703.89 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.22x = 158,755.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,755.35/469.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.34

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