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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.22, 648.19 and 338.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.22, 648.19 and 338.92 is: 468.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.22 : 648.19 = 338.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.22/648.19 = 338.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.22x = 648.19 × 338.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.22x = 219,682.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,682.09/469.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.18

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