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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.49, 647.43 and 351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.49, 647.43 and 351.74 is: 485.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.49 : 647.43 = 351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.49/647.43 = 351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.49x = 647.43 × 351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.49x = 227,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,723.79/469.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.05

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