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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.61, 647.37 and 329.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.61, 647.37 and 329.29 is: 453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.61 : 647.37 = 329.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.61/647.37 = 329.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.61x = 647.37 × 329.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.61x = 213,172.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,172.47/469.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.94

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