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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.54, 703.80 and 225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.54, 703.80 and 225.76 is: 338.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.54 : 703.80 = 225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.54/703.80 = 225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.54x = 703.80 × 225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.54x = 158,889.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,889.89/469.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.39

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