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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.29, 704.09 and 209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.29, 704.09 and 209.26 is: 313.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.29 : 704.09 = 209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.29/704.09 = 209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.29x = 704.09 × 209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.29x = 147,339.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,339.28/469.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.96

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