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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.26, 703.26 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.26, 703.26 and 225.54 is: 338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.26 : 703.26 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.26/703.26 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.26x = 703.26 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.26x = 158,613.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,613.26/469.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.01

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