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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.39, 703.95 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.39, 703.95 and 180.76 is: 271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.39 : 703.95 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.39/703.95 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.39x = 703.95 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.39x = 127,246.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,246.00/469.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.09

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