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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.27, 704.04 and 332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.27, 704.04 and 332.58 is: 498.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.27 : 704.04 = 332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.27/704.04 = 332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.27x = 704.04 × 332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.27x = 234,144.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,144.44/469.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.96

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