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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.28, 704.07 and 209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.28, 704.07 and 209.27 is: 313.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.28 : 704.07 = 209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.28/704.07 = 209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.28x = 704.07 × 209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.28x = 147,340.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,340.73/469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.97

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