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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.44, 704.30 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.44, 704.30 and 225.98 is: 339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.44 : 704.30 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.44/704.30 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.44x = 704.30 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.44x = 159,157.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,157.71/469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.04

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