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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.22, 702.76 and 225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.22, 702.76 and 225.92 is: 338.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.22 : 702.76 = 225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.22/702.76 = 225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.22x = 702.76 × 225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.22x = 158,767.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,767.54/469.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.36

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