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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.53, 703.89 and 325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.53, 703.89 and 325.35 is: 487.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.53 : 703.89 = 325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.53/703.89 = 325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.53x = 703.89 × 325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.53x = 229,010.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,010.61/469.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.74

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