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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.28, 703.92 and 325.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.28, 703.92 and 325.10 is: 487.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.28 : 703.92 = 325.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.28/703.92 = 325.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.28x = 703.92 × 325.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.28x = 228,844.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,844.39/469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.65

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