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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.44, 704.46 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.44, 704.46 and 209.60 is: 314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.44 : 704.46 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.44/704.46 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.44x = 704.46 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.44x = 147,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,654.72/469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.53

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