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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.62, 703.32 and 306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.62, 703.32 and 306.84 is: 459.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.62 : 703.32 = 306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.62/703.32 = 306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.62x = 703.32 × 306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.62x = 215,806.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,806.71/469.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.53

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