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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.39, 704.43 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.39, 704.43 and 347.98 is: 522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.39 : 704.43 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.39/704.43 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.39x = 704.43 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.39x = 245,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,125.79/469.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.22

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