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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.29, 702.18 and 332.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.29, 702.18 and 332.67 is: 497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.29 : 702.18 = 332.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.29/702.18 = 332.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.29x = 702.18 × 332.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.29x = 233,594.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,594.22/469.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.76

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