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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.56, 703.70 and 348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.56, 703.70 and 348.28 is: 521.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.56 : 703.70 = 348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.56/703.70 = 348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.56x = 703.70 × 348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.56x = 245,084.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,084.64/469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.95

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