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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.34, 704.22 and 366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.34, 704.22 and 366.82 is: 550.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.34 : 704.22 = 366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.34/704.22 = 366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.34x = 704.22 × 366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.34x = 258,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,321.98/469.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.39

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