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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.44, 703.98 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.44, 703.98 and 276.84 is: 415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.44 : 703.98 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.44/703.98 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.44x = 703.98 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.44x = 194,889.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,889.82/469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.15

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