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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.22, 647.60 and 303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.22, 647.60 and 303.92 is: 419.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.22 : 647.60 = 303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.22/647.60 = 303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.22x = 647.60 × 303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.22x = 196,818.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,818.59/469.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.46

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