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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.64, 647.94 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.64, 647.94 and 295.08 is: 407.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.64 : 647.94 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.64/647.94 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.64x = 647.94 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.64x = 191,194.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,194.14/469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.11

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