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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.63, 704.52 and 382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.63, 704.52 and 382.76 is: 574.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.63 : 704.52 = 382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.63/704.52 = 382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.63x = 704.52 × 382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.63x = 269,656.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,656.64/469.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.20

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